Aquilegia vulgaris, rosa, gefüllt

Clump-forming perennial. Grows 60-80 cm (24-31 inches) tall and 30-40 cm (12-16 inches) wide.

Deciduous. Blue-green, finely lobed foliage, forming an attractive basal clump.

Abundant fully double, spurless, round flowers resembling pom-poms, in various shades of pink. Blooms from May to July. Attracts pollinators.

Prefers partial shade; tolerates full sun in cooler climates or with consistent moisture.

Excellent (USDA Zones 3-8). Very cold-tolerant.

Needs moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Adaptable to various soil types.

Medium water needs. Keep consistently moist, especially in dry periods.

Ideal for cottage gardens, woodland edges, borders, and naturalized areas. Excellent as a cut flower.

Low maintenance. Deadhead for tidiness and to encourage more blooms. May self-seed (usually to single-flowered forms). Cut back untidy foliage after flowering.

Best planted in autumn or early spring. Can also be grown from seed.