Winky Purple & White
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12-18 in |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 2-3 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained, rich organic soil |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Palmate (Hand-like lobes) |
| Foliage colour | Blue-green |
| Bloom | Deep purple with white upward-facing petals |
| Fruit | Follicle |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Seeds |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Both |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Hostas, Astilbe, Ferns |
Where it came from
| Grower | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Requires consistent moisture and partial shade, do not let water stagnate at base of plant.
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms to promote secondary flowering.
Cleanup
Cut back to basal foliage in late fall.
Notes
Corrected identification from Impatiens to Aquilegia (Columbine) Winky series.