Aquilegia caer. 'White Star' - P9

Description
The Langspornige Garten-Akelei 'White Star' (Aquilegia caerulea) is an upright perennial that produces white, bell-shaped flowers from June to September. Its pinnate, lobed leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Langspornige Garten-Akelei 'White Star' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Langspornige Garten-Akelei 'White Star' are dark green, pinnate, lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Langspornige Garten-Akelei 'White Star' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Langspornige Garten-Akelei 'White Star' sets beautiful accents together with: Branched delphinium, meadow iris.

Tasks
- Sowing under glass: From March to April - Sowing outdoors: From April to June.

Flower
Aquilegia caerulea 'White Star' forms bell-shaped, white flowers from June. These grow to about 7 - 8 cm in size.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pruning, group planting, bee pasture, woodland edge