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11/12/99

Aquilegia flabellata--Fan Columbine


Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Height: 15 ft Spacing: 12 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Purple and white

Comments: Fan Columbine is an import from Asia. It is one
of the shorter columbines with a flowering period
beginning in spring and extending into summer. The plant
will tolerate full sun except in hotter climates. The
foliage is bluish-green.

Propagation: Seed or division.

Cultivars:
'Alba' - ('Pumila Alba', 'Nana Alba') - A dwarf form
with white flowers. Flowers a bit earlier than the
species (Vis. 1).
'Cameo Mix' - Flowers in shades of blue, pink and white.
'Ministar' - The flowers are white and blue.
'Pumila' - A dwarf form with blue flowers.

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1999, Wayside
Gardens 1996, Weston Nurseries 1999.


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