Winky Double Red-White Aquilegia

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Double Red-White' is a compact, mounded perennial with abundant double flowers in a red-and-white pattern. Its blossoms face upward on sturdy stems above divided green foliage, creating a bright late-spring and early-summer display. ## Flowers and garden use The Winky Double series is useful in containers and low borders, and the flowers can be cut for arrangements. The plant is generally short-lived and may self-seed; seedlings can vary from the named cultivar. Ball Seed and Gardenia both report mature height and spread of 12–14 inches; growing conditions can affect the final size. ## Siting and soil Plant in full sun or partial shade in average to moist, well-drained soil. Columbines can cope with some shade, but flowering is strongest with adequate light and consistent moisture. Avoid saturated soil. ## Maintenance Remove faded stems to encourage further flowers or to limit self-seeding. If you want seedlings, leave a few stems to mature seed. Cut declining foliage back after flowering, and watch for leaf miners or sawfly that may mark the leaves. Sources: [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/005703853004575/aquilegia-winky-double-red-white/) and [Gardenia](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/aquilegia-vulgaris-winky-double-red-white-columbine/1000).