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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

Aquilegia jonesii
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

A dwarf alpine, around 10-15cm high, forming a low mound of small, densely packed, lobed and slightly hairy blue-green leaves. Upturned violet-coloured flowers with short spurs, which appear large in comparison to the small leaves, are produced in early summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green
Summer Purple Blue Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Aquilegia are clump-forming herbaceous perennials with long-stalked, ternately divided basal leaves and erect, leafy stems bearing bell-shaped flowers with spreading, coloured sepals and petals with spurs, on branched stems

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, gritty soil with excellent drainage; not suitable for clay soils. Thrives in areas with cooler conditions in summer. Ideal for containers, scree beds or growing in an alpine house. This species can be shortlived for a perennial. See aquilegia cultivation for more detailed advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in situ, plants cannot be transplanted

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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