Aquilegia f. 'Ministar' - P9

Description
The Dwarf fan-shaped columbine 'Ministar' (Aquilegia flabellata var. pumila) is a compact perennial that produces blue-and-white, bell-shaped flowers from May to June. Its pinnate, lobed leaves are blue-green. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and spreads to approx. 25 cm. The Dwarf fan-shaped columbine 'Ministar' is highly frost-hardy.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Dwarf fan-shaped columbine 'Ministar' are blue-green, pinnate and lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Dwarf fan-shaped columbine 'Ministar' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Compact.

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

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 Dwarf fan-shaped columbine 'Ministar' creates lovely accents when planted alongside: Caucasian goose cress, Sichuan aster.

Care
Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Aquilegia flabellata var. pumila 'Ministar' produces bell-shaped, blue-and-white flowers from May onwards.

Interesting facts
Aquilegia flabellata var. pumila 'Ministar' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Cut flowers, group planting, rockery, woodland edge