Semiaquilegia ecalcarata

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<em>Semiaquilegia</em> <em>ecalcarata</em> RHS
<em>Semiaquilegia</em> <em>ecalcarata</em> RHS

Synonyms

Semiaquilegia simulatrix
Aquilegia ecalcarata

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Herbaceous Perennial
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A short-lived herbaceous perennial growing to 20cm tall with narrow, lobed green leaves. Upright stems bear several nodding, bell-shaped flowers lacking spurs in shades of pink and purple in early summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Semiaquilegia are a genus of 7 small, sometimes short-lived perennials. They are similar to Aquilegia but have spurless flowers which are swollen at the base.
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
W China

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows best in a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed. As this plant is relatively short-lived, allow to self-seed freely or collect seed and sow in autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free