{"product_id":"aquilegia-earlybird-purple-blue","title":"Aquilegia 'Earlybird Purple Blue'","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Mature Size: 10\"T x 10\"W)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(NEW For 2027!)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLarge bi-color flowers with lavender petals and indigo-blue centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms on short stems just above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms from late spring into early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 'Earlybird' series of Columbine has bold new flower combinations on short stems making this series a great choice for early season color. Foliage is low and mounding with flowers that are upward facing and a long bloom time in spring.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColumbine is easy to grow in loose, average to rich, well-drained soil. Heavy or soggy soils will hasten their demise. They can be grown in full sun or partial shade, though light shade will prolong the flowering time. In the fall, cut plants back to their basal foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardy to zones 3-8.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat's My Zone?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lavender and Blue Flowers in Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize: \u003c\/b\u003e10 inches tall by 10 inches wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType: \u003c\/b\u003eHosta Companion Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e XL 65mm Elle Plug\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Hampshire Hostas","offers":[{"title":"XL 65mm Elle Plug","offer_id":67663505162490,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7797\/7850\/files\/Aquilegia-Earlybird-Purple-Blue2Shop.jpg?v=1791378376","url":"https:\/\/nhhostas.com\/products\/aquilegia-earlybird-purple-blue","provider":"NH Hostas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}