Pictured
Perennial:
Columbine
Aquilegia x 'Blue Jay'
Perennial
Cultivation:
Columbine Blue Jay produces large 3" light bluish-purple
and white flowers beginning in late spring. Blue Jay is part
of the Song Bird series of Columbines.
Plant Columbine Blue Jay in full sun to
partial shade in fertile, moist well drained soil. Shade from mid
day sun and heat helps overall plant vigor.
Propagation: Blue Jay can easily be grown from seed.
For quicker results purchase pre-started Columbine plants at your local
Garden Center. Space new
container grown plants 20" - 24" apart depending on how
quickly you wish the area to fill in. Columbine are a bit difficult to
transplant once established as the plants roots dislike being disturbed.
Naturally occurring seedlings are easy to transplant before they
have developed a large root system.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids or powdery mildew.
