Botanical name | Aquilegia alpina |
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Plant Care |
![]() Half Sun
Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Shade
Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels. ![]() Frost Hardy
Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Categories | |
Flowers | August September October November Hensol’s harebell has granny-bonnet-like flowers. It flowers in spring and early summer. |
Common name(s) | Hensol's harebell,blue columbine |
Origin | |
Foliage | Hensol’s harebell has dissected, dark green leaves. |
Other languages | Blou akelei (A) |
Aquilegia alpina (Hensol's harebell,blue columbine)
- Botanical name: Aquilegia alpina
- Common name(s): Hensol's harebell,blue columbine
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
With its granny-bonnet-like flower and dissected, dark green leaves, this dark blue columbine adds an attractive dimension to the soft pastel shades normally seen in the garden. It flowers in spring and early summer.
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Aquilegia alpina requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
August September October November Hensol’s harebell has granny-bonnet-like flowers. It flowers in spring and early summer.
Hensol’s harebell has dissected, dark green leaves.