Columbine - Cardinal

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Columbine - Cardinal

The Columbine Cardinal, 'Aquilegia ‘Cardinal', a Columbine in the Songbird series, is a beautiful, easy to grow spring blooming perennial. The green foliage adds texture and color in the fall to any of your perennial beds. The exquisite 3” wide petals are long-spurred, large, red and white bicolor. With a height of 24-28” and a plant spread of 14-16”, you won’t want to miss this. Aquilegia ‘Cardinal’ was honored with the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2003. . ‘Cardinal’ should be planted in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well-drained soil.   Columbine is a profuse self-seeder so it should be planted 16” apart. It is best used in rock gardens or in containers and for beds and borders, in cottage gardens and it attracts butterflies. Enjoy this popular flower in your garden or as a cut flower. It is a definite eye-catcher. ... additional info

 

Canna - The President The Canna The President, 'Canna', also known as a semi-dwarf Canna or Bengal Tiger, has bright red blooms flowers with dark green foliage. ‘The President’ is a prolific grower and dwarf in size. It has a plant height of 2-4’ and a plant spread of 24-36”. ‘The President’ should be planted in full sun and in a well drained area. Cannas are an excellent choice for patio plants and they add color, height, and texture to any perennial border. ‘The President’ was voted the ‘Peoples Choice’ for a semi-dwarf bright red Canna. For a tropical look in your garden, don’t forget Canna’s.

Columbine - Cardinal