Kirigami™ Red & White Aquilegia

Kirigami™ Red & White is a spring-flowering Aquilegia caerulea with upward-facing, red-and-white bicolor blooms. [Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70059721) lists it as part of the uniform Kirigami series, suited to perennial borders and containers where its high-contrast flowers can be seen at close range. ## Garden use and appearance The breeder identifies this color selection as Kirigami™ Red & White (product 70059721) and describes the series as upright, medium-vigor, and pollinator friendly. Its spurred flowers rise above divided columbine foliage. Red and white are the documented flower colors; the exact balance and shade can vary among individual blooms. ## Siting and growing conditions Syngenta lists 14–24 inches tall by 12–20 inches wide, exposure from part sun to full sun, and hardiness zones 4a–9a. The [Kirigami culture guide](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/sites/g/files/kgtney2381/files/file_field/import/field_media_link/sites/g/files/zhg721/f/aquilegia_kirigami_culture_guide.pdf) also describes the series as a spring-blooming perennial. For garden care, [Colorado State University Extension](https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/annuals-perennials/1031-columbine/) advises sun or light shade and soil that remains somewhat moist but drains well; [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/aquilegia/) notes that columbines tolerate full sun when kept moist but do poorly in wet, poorly drained soil. Give plants afternoon shade in hot climates. ## Seasonal interest The cultivar is listed to flower from early through late spring. Columbines attract pollinators, including hummingbirds, and their flowers can be cut for small arrangements. Seedlings may differ from the named selection because columbines cross-pollinate freely. ## Maintenance Water during dry weather, especially in sunny sites, while maintaining good drainage. Remove faded flower stems to prolong the display and reduce seed formation. Leave foliage in place while it remains healthy, then cut it back when it declines. Short-lived plants may be renewed by seedlings if they are allowed to establish.