Winky Series Columbine
Aquilegia hybrid
ak-wih-LEE-juh
Perennials: Grandma's Garden
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
This new series features strong, new colors and has a low cold requirement and short juvenility for growing in warm Winter climates. Features a controlled habit, with relatively short stems on well-Mounding plants.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Star
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Poisonous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Woodland
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division