Lime Sorbet Columbine

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Lime Sorbet' is a short-lived perennial with double, spurless pompon flowers that open from pale green buds in greenish-white tones and fade toward white. The divided blue-green leaves form a clump beneath the blooms. Height reports range from about 60 to 90 cm, with spread varying by source and growing conditions. ## Flowers and garden use The light flowers brighten cottage borders, wildlife gardens, and cut-flower plantings. It flowers in late spring and early summer. A 2021 trial-garden list identifies Lime Sorbet as a Takii Europe perennial; it does not provide cultivar care or breeding claims. ## Siting and soil Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile soil that remains moist but drains freely. Columbines can self-seed, and seedlings may differ from the parent. Avoid waterlogged ground and take care when dividing established plants because root disturbance can slow recovery. ## Maintenance Deadhead regularly to encourage additional flowers and limit self-seeding, or leave a few stems if seed is wanted. Cut back declining foliage after flowering to make room for fresh growth. Sources: [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/237833/aquilegia-lime-sorbet-d/details) and [Gardenia](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/aquilegia-lime-sorbet); the [trial garden list](https://legacy.horttrades.com/assets/1628703612.Trial_Garden_Open_House_handout_2021.pdf) records Takii Europe as the source for Lime Sorbet in its 2020 perennial bed.