Aquilegia glandulosa Fisch. var. grandiflora

For a description of the species see Aquilegia glandulosa Fisch.  Probably similar to the variety major, a larger form with blue and white flowers.  [Hortus].

Horticultural & Botanical History

Introduced to Britain in 1818.  [JD].  For more detail on the species see Aquilegia glandulosa Fisch.

History at Camden Park

Seed ordered from Warner & Warner, Seedsmen and Florists, Cornhill, on 12th April 1846 [MP A2933-1, p.131], although this plant is not listed in The Gardener’s Chronicle advertisement of 12th April, 1845, referred to by Macarthur.  [Gard. Chron. 1845].  Not known if grown in the gardens.

Notes

Published Feb 03, 2009 - 03:28 PM | Last updated Mar 05, 2010 - 09:26 AM

More details about Aquilegia glandulosa Fisch. var. grandiflora
Family Ranunculaceae
Category
Region of origin
Synonyms
  • Aquilegia grandiflora Schangin
Common Name

Altai columbine
Name in the Camden Park Record

Aquilegia grandiflora 
Confidence level medium