Aquilegia, commonly known as Columbine, is a charming herbaceous perennial prized for its distinctive, spurred flowers and delicate, fern-like foliage. The ‘McKana’s Mix’ cultivar produces a vibrant blend of colours, including shades of pink, purple, blue, and white, creating a lively display from late spring into early summer.
With a naturally airy and graceful habit, Columbine is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, woodland edges, and pollinator-friendly planting schemes. The nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding ecological value as well as ornamental interest.
This hardy perennial thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a position in full sun to partial shade. It is relatively low-maintenance and self-seeds readily, allowing it to naturalise in suitable garden conditions.
Key Features:
- Distinctive spurred flowers in mixed colours, late spring to early summer
- Attractive to pollinators
- Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and woodland edges
- Low-maintenance and hardy
- Fully hardy in the UK
A colourful and versatile perennial, Aquilegia ‘McKana’s Mix’ brings charm, seasonal interest, and ecological benefits to a wide range of garden settings.
Aquilegia (Columbine) - McKanas Mix
Plant Factfile
Height 40-60cm Spread 30-45cm Soil Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates light clay, loam, or sandy soils Flowers Spurred flowers in mixed shades of pink, purple, blue, and white; May to July Position Full sun to partial shade Hardiness H7 – Hardy in the severest European continental climates (fully hardy throughout the UK) What you’re buying
Plant images are used for illustrative purposes only, so you know what your plant will look like once fully grown.
You’re purchasing your chosen size of plug plant (by selecting “Plant Size” option above).
Mini Plugs: Each plug is approximately 15mm sq, containing tender young seedlings in need of pricking out and potting on to grow before being planted out.
Midi Plugs: Each plug is approximately 20mm sq, plants are a little more mature than the mini's, can sometimes be planted out if the weather is good and the last frost has passed.
Maxi Plugs: Each plug is approximately 30mm sq, plants are more mature, sometimes over a year old, which can mean well developed root systems and/or fewer leaves due to winter dormancy or cutting back. Generally hardened off and garden ready, though for best results good weather is preferred for planting out.
Full information about plant sizes, including pictures, can be found here.
Delivery & Dispatch
Delivery Costs
- £3 flat rate delivery on all orders under £50
- Free delivery on orders over £50
When Orders Are Posted
Orders are normally posted on the Tuesday following your order. This helps us work efficiently and also reduces unnecessary trips and emissions. In most cases, after Tuesday posting your plants should arrive before the weekend.
Packaging & Plant Care During Transit
Our plugs are gently squeezed and carefully packed into breathable, unsealed plastic bags. The plants are then packed into recycled cardboard packaging wherever possible.