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Granny’s Bonnet (Aquilegia vulgaris): Classic Nodding Blue and White Flowers

Granny’s bonnet (Aquilegia vulgaris) usually produces nodding blue and white flowers, but color variation is common. Several cultivars offer unique characteristics.

Care

  • Light: Part shade to full sun.
  • Soil: Humusy, moist but well-drained.

Propagation & Problems

Sow seed in cold frame in spring. Can divide cultivars in spring but plants respond slowly to root disturbance. Powdery mildew, rust, fungal leaf spots, aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars.

Quick Reference

Height1–3 ft.
Spread6–12 in.
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
MoistureDry to Medium
MaintenanceLow
FeaturesShowy flowers
Bloom TimeEarly Spring, Spring
Flower ColorBlue, Pink, White
UsesBeds, Borders
StyleCottage Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
ToleranceDrought Tolerant
TypePerennials

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