Aquilegia, Hybrid Columbine 'Crimson Star'

Aquilegia

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a)
Synonym
Aquilegia caerulea
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Hardiness
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Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Red
Bright Yellow
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Number of Vein Pairs
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Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
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Heat (Pungency)
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chico, California

Sacramento, California

Des Plaines, Illinois

Niles, Illinois

Hebron, Kentucky

Brookeville, Maryland

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Lincoln, Nebraska

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Newport, North Carolina

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

Saint George, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Lexington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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A
(Zone 6b) | January 2016 | positive

I love this columbine! Its amazing and impressive. grwos very well here in Austria

C
| April 2011 | positive

My 'experimental experience just for a 'wild small garden' just started this year when i boughted Aquilegia 'Crimson-Red star' to join so...Read More

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E
Wellsville, NY (Zone 4b) | July 2009 | positive

I've had this since '05 and I think it is my prettiest columbine. I love the red and white flowers and this year my plant had dozens.

C
Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) | July 2009 | positive

A pleasant columbine that provides masses of cheery flowers. It doesn't seem to be susceptible to many maladies that some other columbine are.

P
(Zone 8b) | September 2004 | positive

A great plant for a moist cottage garden. Produces red flowers with a white inner petal and a yellow centre in spring through summer. Won...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | May 2002 | positive

The Columbine Crimson Star produces red flowers with a yellow center. Aquilegia grows best in partial sun to partial shade.

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