Aquilegia vulgaris WINKY 'Rose'

Columbines are common perennials of Czech countryside. They grow naturally in moist sites as well as in crevices of pavements, on stone walls etc. They do well in poor soil and produce colourful flowers where hardly anyone would expect anything to bloom at all. At the turn of the century these plants enjoy their renaissance as more and more varieties combining colours and shapes are becoming available in the market.

WINKY series of columbine comprises of strong varieties of several colors. They form compact and symmetrical clumps which look like precisely hand-tied bouquets. WINKY Rose is especially pretty, producing numerous, large, rich rosy pink flowers on relatively short stems. They are only about 30 cm tall and do not tend to break in wind. Flowers are produced from late April until June. 3-lobed leaves make a neat mound and if they are worn out after flowering just cut them off 5-7 cm above ground to encourage the plant make a new truss that will look great all summer long.

Columbine will grow in poor soil that will not be left too dry. It likes full sun or filtered sunlight. Hardy to about -45°C (USDA zone 2).

Last update: 16-05-2018