Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' P9

Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' – Golden Columbine

Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' is an elegant, hardy perennial producing beautiful, long-spurred, golden-yellow flowers held gracefully above delicate, fern-like blue-green foliage. Flowering in late spring and early summer, its distinctive, nodding blooms bring a light, airy quality to woodland edges, cottage gardens and partially shaded borders. Particularly attractive to bees and other pollinators, this tall, graceful columbine combines beautifully with ferns, hostas and spring-flowering perennials.

Height: 75–100cm | Spread: 40–50cm

Foliage: Deciduous, finely divided blue-green leaves

Flowers: Golden-yellow, long-spurred, May–July

Position: Partial shade or full sun with adequate moisture

Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained

Habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial

An excellent choice for adding height, soft yellow colour and delicate movement to partially shaded planting schemes.