Double Winky Dark Blue & White Columbine

Aquilegia 'Double Winky Blue & White'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Deer-resistant, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts pollinators, and Container Friendly

Specifications

Botanical Name

Aquilegia 'Double Winky Blue & White'
Height

2-3 ft
Width

1 ft
Growing Zones

4-8
Sunlight
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Blue
- Purple
- White
Leaf Color
- Green
Bloom Period

Late Spring
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT

Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: This Columbine thrives in full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving at least 4 to 6 hours of light. In warmer climates, provide afternoon shade to prevent the foliage from scorching and to keep the dark blue flower pigment from fading.
Soil: Plant in rich, well-drained soil that retains moisture without becoming soggy. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost to improve drainage because "wet feet" during the winter will cause the plant's crown to rot.

Watering Requirements

Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help the root system settle into its new home. Once mature, the plant is relatively drought tolerant, but inconsistent watering during the spring often results in smaller blooms and stunted growth. Provide a deep soak at the base of the plant whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Pruning Tips

These perennials bloom on stems produced from the crown's established energy, so wait until after the first flowering flush to do any major cutting. Deadhead spent blooms by cutting the stalks back to the basal foliage to encourage a potential second wave of flowers and to prevent unwanted self-seeding. Think of this like a refreshing haircut that keeps the plant tidy and directs its energy back into the roots for a stronger performance next year.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring just as the first green leaves begin to peek through the soil. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer season. Excess nitrogen at that time promotes soft, lush foliage that attracts aphids and makes the plant more susceptible to powdery mildew as the weather cools.

The ruffled and frilled Double Winky Blue & White Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Double Winky Blue & White') is a novelty variety of Columbine with unique double flowers! These spring-flowering purple-blue spurred blossoms feature nearly triple-layered corollas in the same blue with white edges!

The exquisite flowers of Winky Double Blue & White are presented in a cluster atop the nicely mounded blue-green compound, lacy foliage, and face upward for a showy display! Full and ruffled landing pads for bees and butterflies, and dressing up indoor bouquets with their finery!

Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 8, these herbaceous perennials grow 24-30 inches when in bloom and form tidy mounds of gorgeous foliage 12-18 inches tall and wide! Deer and rabbit-resistant flowering ornamentals, Columbines are very easy to grow!

Planting and Application:

Double Winky Blue & White looks lovely in the partial sun garden! Both in mixed perennial gardens and in mixed containers with other early spring and summer bloomers! The spectacular colors are superb near the front of beds and borders! Children love these fairy-like blossoms!

Columbines can be used individually, in small clumps, or massed together in drifts to create a stunning explosion of extended color! Cottage and pollinator gardens, formal Rock gardens and modernized wildflower gardens all are perfect settings for these darling double blossoms!

Double Blue & White Blooms
Attracts Butterflies & Superb Cut Flower
Lovely Cut Flowers & Lacy Foliage Mounds
Spring Blooms & Early Summer Reblooms
Modern Wildflowers, Dappled Shade Borders, Perennial & Cottage Gardens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Double Winky Blue & White is a cold-hardy perennial that is easily grown in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun with afternoon shade to part shade. Keep soils uniformly moist after bloom to prolong attractive foliage appearance, and topdress with 3-4 inches of arborist mulch. When the flowers fade, deadhead to encourage a rebloom, and in the autumn when the foliage fades, plants may be cut to the ground.

Full Sun & Partial Shade
Well-Drained Soil
Regular Moisture & Appreciates Mulch
Deadhead & Prune Late Autumn
Deer & Rabbit Resistant

Gorgeous double blue and white party dresses for your spring garden, order the Double Winky Blue & White Columbine for your landscape today! Order now at Nature Hills!

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