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Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove'

Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove' is a compact perennial admired for its soft white nodding flowers that appear in spring and early summer. This elegant variety performs very well in New Zealand gardens, delivering gentle colour and a tidy, uniform habit. It is ideal for gardeners wanting a refined look with reliable flowering and minimal maintenance. Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove' brings lightness, movement, and seasonal charm to borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial plantings.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Perennials
Height:30 cm
Spread:30 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
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Sku14247

How to grow Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove' in NZ

Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove' grows best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, free draining soil. Plant in autumn or spring to allow strong root establishment before flowering. Water regularly during the first growing season, then reduce once established. This variety performs well across most regions of New Zealand and tolerates cooler conditions. Adding organic matter at planting time improves soil structure and supports healthy growth and flowering.

Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove' care tips

Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove' is easy to care for and requires minimal ongoing maintenance. Deadhead spent flowers to extend the flowering period and reduce self seeding if desired. Apply a general fertiliser in spring to promote strong growth and flower production. Water during extended dry periods, particularly in sunnier positions. Cutting plants back after flowering keeps borders tidy and encourages fresh foliage growth.

Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove' size, spacing, and growth rate

Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove' typically grows to around 30 to 40 centimetres tall with a spread of approximately 30 centimetres. It has a moderate growth rate, forming compact clumps within a single season. Space plants about 30 centimetres apart to allow good airflow and even coverage. With suitable conditions, this aquilegia establishes quickly and provides dependable spring colour.

Landscaping uses for Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove'

Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove' is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds where soft spring colour is desired. Its compact habit makes it well suited to smaller gardens and the front of borders. This variety also works well planted among shrubs or combined with other spring flowering plants. Its pure white flowers add balance, brightness, and elegance to seasonal garden displays.

Why buy Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is New Zealand’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality plants grown for local conditions. When you buy Aquilegia 'Songbird Dove' from us, you receive a healthy, well established plant ready to thrive. We offer fast nationwide delivery, expert advice, and dependable service. Our commitment to quality ensures excellent performance and confidence with every purchase.

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