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Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Dorothy Rose’

Dorothy Rose Granny’s Bonnet

Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Dorothy Rose’
Family
Ranunculaceae
Height
18-24 inches
Width
12-18 inches
Flower color
Soft pink
Foliage color
Light green to bluish-green
Bloom time
Late spring to early summer
Light
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moderate, prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance
Low
Wildlife
Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

About this plant

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Dorothy Rose', commonly known as Granny's Bonnet, is a graceful perennial valued for its soft pink, nodding flowers and attractive foliage. Blooming in late spring to early summer, each flower features five sepals and petals with backward-curving spurs, creating an elegant appearance that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The light green to bluish-green, finely divided leaves form a low, dense mound that remains lush throughout the growing season. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, organic-rich soil, 'Dorothy Rose' is ideal for cottage gardens, woodland gardens, and perennial borders. It pairs well with perennials like hostas, ferns, and hellebores, adding elegance and supporting local biodiversity.

Works well in

Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Containers

Companion plants

Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.