Perennial of the Ranunculaceae family, this remarkable cultivar of the Rocky Mountain columbine is distinguished by its warm and bright flowering, ranging from bright coral to salmon pink orange, with spurs often lighter or contrasting. This warm and unusual color in the genus contrasts with the blues and whites classically associated with the type species, making it a highly sought-after subject to bring bright and original notes to perennial beds.
Like all representatives of the species Aquilegia caerulea , it has an upright and graceful habit, reaching 50 to 70 cm in height, with finely cut biternate foliage, of a delicate glaucous green. The flowers are large, with spreading sepals and long tapered spurs characteristic of the species, blooming from May to July.
It requires fresh, fertile, well-drained soil, rich in humus, in a sunny to semi-shaded exposure, sheltered from excessive heat that can shorten the flowering period. Like most columbines, it readily self-seeds, but the seedlings may not faithfully reproduce the color of the cultivar and may produce hybrids with variable shades.
It pairs beautifully with perennials with yellow, cream, or bronze flowers, as well as ornamental grasses with coppery reflections, creating warm and bright harmonies in natural-style gardens or mixed beds.