Aquilegia Ruby Port, also known as Columbine 'Ruby Port' or Granny's Bonnet, is a stunning heirloom perennial dating back to the 1600s. This exceptional variety features fully double, spurless, deep ruby-red blooms that create a dramatic display in any garden setting. With its vintage elegance and reliable performance, this classic Columbine brings rich color and texture to borders, cottage gardens, and woodland landscapes.
A Timeless Garden Treasure
The 'Ruby Port' Columbine offers numerous benefits that make it a must-have for landscape professionals and garden centers:
- Striking double blooms in a rich wine-red color that stands out in any planting scheme
- Attractive fern-like foliage that emerges burgundy-maroon in spring before maturing to blue-green
- Impressive 30-inch height that creates vertical interest in garden designs
- Excellent deer and rabbit resistance, reducing maintenance concerns
- Versatile use in borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized settings
- Valuable as both a landscape specimen and cut flower
- Attracts beneficial pollinators including hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
This heirloom variety combines old-world charm with modern garden performance, making it a reliable choice for diverse landscape applications.
Growing and Planting Information
Plant Aquilegia 'Ruby Port' in spring in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It thrives in locations with full sun to partial shade, with afternoon shade preferred in warmer regions. This hardy perennial performs beautifully in USDA zones 4-8 and blooms from late spring to early summer. After flowering, cut back foliage to encourage fresh growth. The plants reach 30 inches tall with a spread of 12-18 inches, creating an impressive vertical element in garden designs.
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EAN code1084
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height30" / 75 cm
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Early Summer
- SizeI
- Packaged in25
- Zone4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesDeer Resistant, Cut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameSpring