AQUILEGIA Kirigami Yellow — spring radiance for borders and pots

Aquilegia Kirigami Yellow is a compact garden clematis (columbine) with spectacular blooms. Its large, bicolor flowers, bright yellow and cream, display a graphic pattern, reminiscent of the Japanese paper-cutting art "kirigami" that inspired its name. Prolific, robust, and easy to grow, it attracts pollinators while brightening borders, beds, or pots from spring onwards.

Key Features

• Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Height: 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 inches)
• Width: 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 inches)
• Flowering: April to June
• Flowers: Large, bicolor, bright yellow and cream, spurred
• Fragrance: Slight to absent
• Foliage: Tender green, dissected, ornamental
• Habit: Compact, bushy
• Growing Conditions: Exposure: Light sun to partial shade Soil: Light, fresh but well-drained Watering: Regular without excess, especially in dry soil
• Hardiness: Very hardy (down to -20 °C / -4 °F, USDA zones 3 to 9)
• Maintenance: Easy – deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming
• Use: Perfect for borders, spring beds, and mixed borders
• Ideal in pots on a balcony or shaded terrace

Why this variety stands out

• Spectacular and long-lasting spring bloom, with graphic-style flowers that bring a modern touch to the garden.
• A compact and bushy habit that is perfectly suited for mixed beds, borders, and containers.
• An easy-care plant that thrives in light, fresh soil with regular, non-excessive watering.
• Attracts pollinators — bees, bumblebees, and butterflies — to invigorate your garden

Pairing and design tips

• Pairs beautifully with light perennials: perennial geraniums, campanulas, hostas
• Perfect in pots on a balcony or shaded terrace to enjoy its blooms even in small spaces

Practical use and maintenance

To maintain its vibrancy, regularly remove faded flowers and allow the stems to develop until the end of the blooming period. Its light and luminous appearance brings a distinctive spring touch to borders and beds, without requiring complex efforts.