{"product_id":"kirigami-rose-pink-columbine","title":"Kirigami Rose Pink Columbine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHummingbird-Magnet Spring Bloomer for Minnesota Gardens\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKirigami Rose Pink Columbine (\u003cem\u003eAquilegia 'Kirigami Rose Pink'\u003c\/em\u003e) is a columbine hand-selected for the Twin Cities climate. Distinctive spurred flowers in May and June; attracts hummingbirds and native bees. Whether you're planting a shaded border in Bloomington, layering a foundation bed in Lakeville, or anchoring a perennial bed in Minnetonka — Kirigami Rose Pink Columbine performs reliably in zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKirigami Rose Pink Columbine Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquilegia 'Kirigami Rose Pink'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColumbine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–24 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; self-seeds reliably in MN gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full sun (with adequate moisture). Tolerates a range of light conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage. Drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained soil. Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam with light amendment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluish-green lobed foliage; goes summer-dormant in hot years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F. Very cold-hardy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerately deer-resistant; rabbits may nibble new growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinctive spurred flowers in May and June; attracts hummingbirds and native bees.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWild Columbine (A. canadensis) is a MN native; cultivars are garden hybrids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKirigami Rose Pink Columbine Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCottage and pollinator gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumbine's unique spurred flowers are a hummingbird magnet — a must-have for any Twin Cities pollinator garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWoodland edges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-seeds gently into open ground; over time, naturalizes along a wooded edge in Minneapolis, Edina, or Eden Prairie yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpring cutting bouquets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers hold well in water and add unusual structure to a spring arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Kirigami Rose Pink Columbine in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall (late August–early October) is the ideal planting window.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze (typically mid-November in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May) is the second-best window\u003c\/strong\u003e — the plant gets the full growing season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting (June–August) when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Kirigami Rose Pink Columbine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container. Heavy clay benefits from even wider digging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the hole with water — if it doesn't drain in 30 minutes, mound-plant or break through any clay hardpan to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with native soil + 20–30% compost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota clay-loam benefits from organic amendment but don't create a \"container\" of pure compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Refer to the mature width above and space accordingly. Closer for mass plantings, wider for individual specimen plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Build a 3–4 inch ring around the planting to direct water to the roots. Flatten or remove before winter to avoid ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chip mulch, kept 2 inches away from the trunk or crown. Do NOT use gravel mulch in Minnesota — it doesn't insulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Kirigami Rose Pink Columbine in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes per plant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days during active growth; less if rainfall is adequate (Minnesota averages ~3 inches\/month June–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro) to avoid pushing late-season growth that gets killed by winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants only need supplemental water during droughts (2+ weeks with no rain and temps above 80°F). Water deeply and infrequently — every 7–14 days during dry spells, soaking to 6–8 inches depth. Let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Columbine survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — hardy to zone 3. One of the toughest spring-bloomers for the Twin Cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Columbine spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — gently via self-seeding. Deadhead before seed sets if you want to control spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003eShop the full Three Timbers Minnesota catalog\u003c\/a\u003e — zone 4-hardy plants hand-selected for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deer-resistant\"\u003eDeer-Resistant Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — for high-pressure suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Eden Prairie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pollinator-garden\"\u003ePollinator Garden Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — supports the Lawns to Legumes program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Kirigami Rose Pink Columbine Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColumbine is a clumping perennial, not a hedge, so skip rigid rows. For the best display plant in informal groups of 3–5, spaced about 15 inches apart, and let it self-seed gently to fill in. A single plant also works tucked into a cottage border or woodland edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKirigami Rose Pink Columbine Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacy blue-green foliage pushes up early, followed by the spurred rose-pink flowers that hummingbirds and native bees work hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloom winds down; foliage may go summer-dormant in hot, dry spells — normal and harmless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler weather often brings a flush of fresh basal foliage; leave a few seed pods if you want volunteers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully dormant and bone-hardy to Zone 3; a light mulch is all the protection it needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Shade-Tolerant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kirigami-deep-blue-white-columbine\"\u003eKirigami Deep Blue White Columbine\u003c\/a\u003e — deep blue-and-white blooms to contrast the soft rose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kirigami-red-white-columbine\"\u003eKirigami Red White Columbine\u003c\/a\u003e — warm red-and-white from the same sturdy series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/earlybird-purple-white-columbine\"\u003eEarlybird Purple White Columbine\u003c\/a\u003e — an extra-early columbine to stretch the bloom window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/japanese-painted-fern\"\u003eJapanese Painted Fern\u003c\/a\u003e — silvery fronds that flatter the rose-pink flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Kirigami Rose Pink Columbine Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in part shade to full sun (with moisture) in well-drained soil and brings soft rose-pink, hummingbird-friendly flowers to cottage and woodland beds. Not a fit if the spot stays soggy over winter or bakes bone-dry all summer — give it even moisture in spring for the best show.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54219869356337,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Kirigami_Rose_Pink_Columbine_1.jpg?v=1778991909","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/kirigami-rose-pink-columbine","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}