Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Dorothy Rose’
Dorothy Rose Granny’s Bonnet

- 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.
