Columbine

About this plant

Aquilegia Canadensis, commonly known as Columbine, is a charming native perennial offering unique, spurred flowers in shades of red and yellow. Its intricate blooms, resembling tiny lanterns, emerge in late spring to early summer, adding a delicate touch to borders, woodland gardens, or naturalized areas. Beyond its exquisite beauty, Columbine is a resilient and low-maintenance plant. Its distinctive foliage, a lovely blue-green, forms an attractive mound even when not in bloom, providing continuous interest. This versatile perennial is an excellent choice for adding a touch of wild elegance to both formal and informal landscaping. Columbine readily self-seeds, slowly naturalizing to create enchanting drifts of color. Its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, from partial sun to dappled shade, makes it a valuable addition to diverse garden designs.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Generally low maintenance. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent excessive self-seeding if desired. Divide clumps every 2-3 years in early spring to maintain vigor.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.