Spring Magic White Columbine

Spring Magic White is a compact columbine with divided blue-green foliage and nodding, short-spurred white flowers. It suits the front or middle of a partly sunny border, cottage garden, or small cutting garden; published height descriptions center near 14–16 inches, while spread estimates vary by source. ## Growing conditions Give it full sun in cooler conditions or partial shade where summers are hot, in fertile soil that stays evenly moist but drains freely. The RHS lists chalk, clay, loam, and sand as possible soil types when drainage is suitable. Ball Seed gives USDA zones 3–8, while the cultivar’s regional performance can vary. ## Seasonal interest Flowers appear in spring, with the RHS describing late spring to early summer and Ball Seed listing early spring in its production context. Columbines offer nectar to pollinators, and their airy stems work well among later-flowering perennials. Use the [RHS cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/199276/aquilegia-spring-magic-white-spring-magic-series/details) and [Ball Seed plant information](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=005702821005863) for cultivar details. ## Maintenance Deadhead faded flowers to keep the plant tidy and limit seedlings, or leave some seed heads if you want self-sown plants. Cut back tired foliage after flowering; columbines are often short-lived, and seedlings may not match the parent.