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Aquilegia 'Swan Rose and White'

Family Ranunculaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 40 - 55 cm (16 - 22 in)
Spread 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Aquilegia 'Swan Rose and White' (columbine) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright pink flowers during late spring to mid-summer. The glossy foliage is medium green and dark aquamarine in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Aquilegia 'Swan Rose and White' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Aquilegia 'Swan Rose and White' (columbine) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.