European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Dorothy Rose') in the Columbines Database

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General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

This charming columbine is best viewed up close.

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Location: Lincoln NE zone 5Date: 2014-05-19This charming columbine is best viewed up close.
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Date: 2016
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Date: 2013-05-21
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Location: Lincoln NE zone 5Date: 2015-05-11Dorothy Rose is covered with buds held well above the foliage.
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Location: Lucketts, Loudoun County, VirginiaDate: 2013-05-06View of flower interior
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Date: 2013-05-25Dorothy Rose is a small columbine that is best viewed close up.
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Date: 2012-04-19
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Location: Lucketts, Loudoun County, VirginiaDate: 2012-05-06
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Posted by stilldew (Southeast NE - Zone 5b) on May 21, 2013 8:54 AM

Small downward facing blooms are a delicate pink.

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piksihk On January 25, 2016 Seeds sown
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