Aquilegia caerulea 'Kristall' - P9

Description
The Columbine 'Kristall' (Aquilegia caerulea) is an upright perennial that forms white, bell-shaped flowers from May to June. 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. 60 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Columbine 'Kristall' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aquilegia x cultorum 'Kristall'.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Columbine 'Kristall' are dark green, pinnate, lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Columbine 'Kristall' 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 Columbine 'Kristall' 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 'Kristall' forms bell-shaped, white flowers from May. These grow to about 7 - 8 cm in size.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pruning, group planting, bee pasture, woodland edge