Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Also known as Dwarf Japanese Columbine
Fan Columbine (Aquilegia flabellata) is a compact perennial with delicate, fan-shaped, blue-green foliage and nodding, spurred flowers in shades of blue and white.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates. Protect from intense midday sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures. Protect from extreme heat and frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and prevent self-seeding. Trim back foliage in late autumn or early spring to maintain a tidy appearance and remove any dead or damaged leaves, preparing the plant for new growth.
Propagate by seed sown in autumn or early spring, or by division of established clumps in early spring. Seeds may require stratification.
Division is a straightforward method for increasing your collection of fan columbines.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years, or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Spring is the ideal time for repotting, coinciding with the start of the growing season to minimize transplant shock.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Fan Columbine (Aquilegia flabellata)
Where Fan Columbine (Aquilegia flabellata) is found
Density
Tap map to explore
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Aquilegia |
| Species | Aquilegia flabellata |
Similar in genus Aquilegia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
