Common Columbine

  • Product number: 574350
  • Origin: Europe
  • Latin: Aquilegia vulgaris

One of the most beautiful species in our native flora. Blue. A gargle is made from the leaves for sore throats.

Typical for the flower shape are the petals with short or long spurs and the single or double sepals.

Names:
Latin: Aquilegia vulgaris
Dutch: Wilde Akelei
English: Columbine

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Sowing method: May-July, cover with a thin layer of soil. Optimal germination temperature 20̊C. Cover the seedbed with a (fleece) cloth to prevent drying out. Move to a cooler place after emergence. Most will germinate quickly; some may emerge later.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • May
  • June
  • July

Harvesting time:

  • Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Partial shade
  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Blue
  • Origin: Europe
  • Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Forst hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Aquilegia vulgaris
  • Dutch: Columbine
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
  • English: Columbine
  • All year round

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