Pink Petticoat Columbine

Description

Add a touch of charm and grace to your garden with Pink Petticoat Columbine, a stunning variety that features delicate, frilled pink blooms with a soft, bell-like shape. This perennial is known for its elegant flowers, which create a whimsical and romantic atmosphere in any garden. Perfect for flower borders, cottage gardens, or woodland settings, this plant thrives in a variety of soil types and provides long-lasting beauty year after year.

Features:

• Elegant Pink Blooms: The soft, frilled pink flowers with white accents have a unique petticoat-like appearance, creating a delicate and graceful display.
• Attracts Pollinators: These fragrant flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making them an excellent choice for a pollinator-friendly garden.
• Compact Growth: With its manageable height and spread, Pink Petticoat Columbine is perfect for smaller spaces and garden borders.
• Graceful Foliage: The deeply cut, green leaves provide an attractive backdrop to the beautiful flowers, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your garden.
• Cold-Hardy Perennial: Thrives in cooler climates, offering beauty and charm throughout the growing season with minimal care.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, this plant is easy to grow and care for, tolerating a variety of soil conditions and requiring little attention beyond basic watering.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.5 cm)
• Hardiness Zone: 3–9

Planting Instructions:

1. Choose a location with well-drained soil and a mix of sun and shade for the best growth.
2. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep, spacing them 8–12 inches apart to ensure proper air circulation and room for growth.
3. Water gently after planting to keep the soil moist but not overly wet.
4. Once established, Pink Petticoat Columbine is drought-tolerant but will benefit from occasional watering during dry spells.
5. To encourage further blooms, remove spent flowers and trim back the foliage in fall to keep the plant tidy.