Aquilegia can. 'Little Lanterns' - P9

Description
The Columbine 'Little Lanterns' (Aquilegia canadensis) is a clump-forming perennial that produces yellow-red, bell-shaped flowers from May to June. Its pinnate leaves are blue-green in colour. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Columbine 'Little Lanterns' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Columbine 'Little Lanterns' are blue-green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Columbine 'Little Lanterns' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again.

Flower
Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' forms bell-shaped, yellow-red flowers from May.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pruning, group planting, bee pasture, woodland border, natural garden