Skip to product information
1 of 14

Earlybird Red and Yellow' Columbine 2 Gallon

Earlybird Red and Yellow' Columbine 2 Gallon

Regular price $17.55 USD
Regular price $22.82 USD Sale price $17.55 USD
Sale Sold out

SKU:PECC0626-RedCrocus

Pot Size
Aquilegia 'Earlybird Red and Yellow' Information Page
Aquilegia 'Earlybird Red and Yellow'

Aquilegia 'Earlybird Red and Yellow'

Description

Aquilegia 'Earlybird Red and Yellow' is a stunning perennial known for its vibrant, two-toned flowers. The blooms feature a striking combination of red and yellow, making them a standout in any garden. This plant is admired for its delicate, fern-like foliage and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.

Suggested Uses

This columbine is perfect for cottage gardens, woodland settings, and mixed borders. It can also be grown in containers for patios and balconies, adding a splash of color to small spaces.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Aquilegia 'Earlybird Red and Yellow'
  • Common Name Common Name: Earlybird Red and Yellow Columbine
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 12-18 inches tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees and hummingbirds
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil after the last frost
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels are sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent damage to delicate stems
View full details