Perennial – Kirigami Rose & Pink Columbine

Kirigami Rose & Pink Columbine 

Botanical name: aquilegia ‘kirigami rose & pink’

Beginner friendly?:  moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 2 ft in height and 1 ft in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-10 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: pink, red, white 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune during the spring, summer, or fall months 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: flower gardens, container plant, borders/edging, porch accent 

Special features: cold hardy, heat tolerant, clay tolerant 

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: clay, loam 

Companion plants: ferns, bleeding hearts, phlox, coral bells

Toxicity level: mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no