Aquilegia 'Winky Red and White' is a captivating perennial that brings distinctive charm to any landscape design. Part of the celebrated Winky Series, this compact columbine variety features unique upward-facing blooms with striking burgundy-red outer petals and pristine white centers. Perfect for commercial landscaping projects, these mildew-resistant plants offer reliable performance and eye-catching color contrast that will delight your clients.
Distinctive Features and Benefits
- Unique Upward-Facing Blooms - Unlike traditional columbines, the Winky Series flowers face upward, creating maximum visual impact in landscape designs
- Compact Growth Habit - Maintains a tidy 12-14 inch height and spread, ideal for mass plantings and border installations
- Superior Disease Resistance - Demonstrates excellent tolerance to powdery mildew, reducing maintenance requirements
- Extended Bloom Period - Provides 4-6 weeks of vibrant color from late spring to early summer
- Versatile Application - Perfect for beds, borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and container plantings
- Wildlife Friendly - Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in commercial and residential landscapes
These low-maintenance perennials deliver exceptional value with their combination of distinctive appearance, durability, and ecological benefits.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Aquilegia 'Winky Red and White' in average, well-drained soil in locations receiving full sun to partial shade. In southern regions, afternoon shade is recommended to prolong flowering. These hardy perennials thrive in USDA zones 3-9, making them suitable for projects across most of the United States. Maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging. After flowering, deadhead to encourage fresh growth and prevent self-seeding. Cut back foliage after the blooming period to maintain a tidy appearance.
Order Your Premium Stock Today
Enhance your landscape projects with our premium Aquilegia 'Winky Red and White' bare root plants, available in convenient packs of 25. As a trusted wholesale supplier since 1925, DeVroomen delivers exceptional quality that ensures your installations thrive. These versatile perennials are perfect for commercial landscapers, garden centers, and contractors looking to provide clients with reliable, low-maintenance plantings that deliver impressive visual impact. Order online now to secure your stock for spring shipping.
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EAN code7043
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height16" / 40 cm
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Early Summer
- SizeI
- Packaged in25
- Zone4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesCut Flower, Deer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring