{"product_id":"aquilegia-mckana-hybrids","title":"Aquilegia 'McKana Hybrids'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia 'McKana Hybrid'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graceful columbine with large long spurred flowers in vibrant combinations of pink, red, blue, yellow, purple, and white above delicate fern like foliage. Its airy upright form brings color and movement to spring gardens while offering an especially valuable nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 30 in x 12 - 18 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquilegia 'McKana Hybrid' is a cultivated hybrid group developed from columbine species and is not native to North America. It is valued as an ornamental selection for its large colorful flowers, graceful form, and wildlife appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to hummingbirds which reach into the long flower spurs for nectar during the spring bloom period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws butterflies seeking nectar from its abundant flowers and adds an early season food source to pollinator gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees which visit the open blooms for nectar during its late spring to early summer display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart to give each plant room to develop its upright form and allow the airy foliage to remain visually distinct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for cottage gardens, woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized plantings where its colorful blooms bring brightness to areas with filtered light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThalictrum aquilegiifolium (Meadow Rue)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Echoes the delicate foliage of McKana Hybrid while adding taller airy texture later in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigitalis purpurea (Foxglove)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides tall flower spikes that complement the lower branching form and extend the vertical interest of a cottage garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds dark foliage that creates contrast with the light airy texture of the columbine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Halcyon' (Plantain Lily)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides broad blue green foliage that grounds the delicate flowers in shaded plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIris 'Pure As Gold' (Bearded Iris)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings bold upright flowers and complementary spring color to sunny or partly shaded borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":46907161411745,"sku":"AQUILEGIA MCKANA HYBRID","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Aquilegia_McKanaHybrids.png?v=1787248423","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/aquilegia-mckana-hybrids","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}