Aquilegia 'Chaplinei'
"Chaplin's yellow columbine"
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Description
Ever had a young visitor who’s asked to see the fairies at the bottom of the garden? For next time, make sure you have Aquilegia chrysantha 'Chaplinei' (or Chaplin's Yellow Columbine) to show them! Little ones — or big kids of any age — will be delighted by the whimsical sight of these delicate flowers, peeping out of a shady nook! Bell shaped yellow petals dance on slender stems, with skirts in palest primrose, finished off with a froth of matching sepals. The long, elegant spurs flexing back from the petals give a truly ethereal look, and the whole fairytale effect is framed by feathery foliage in soft silvery green tones.
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Chaplinei' is at its elegant best in May, so those delicate hues will be very welcome in that tricky gap between the peak of the spring bulbs, and June’s riot of herbaceous colour and form. The light yellow shades have plenty of quaint cottage-garden charm, but the striking shape ofthose flowerheads means this variety could also hold its own against the stark and architectural lines of abold modern design – proving it’s worthy of a place in any planting scheme.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Aquilegia chrysantha var. Chaplinei
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Flower colour
Yellow
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Plant size
1
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
20-30cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green, purple, two-tone
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Short-lived perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Full sun -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Woodland gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
Alkaline -
Soil moisture
Free draining
Damp -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Clay
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Aquilegia 'Chaplinei' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Chaplin's yellow columbine" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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