| The columbine is a very sought after plant for its unique flower and leaf forms. Dispersed throughout Northern Hemisphere areas of the world, this clump forming perennial is at home in open woodlands, mountainous areas, and meadows. The divided leaves are broke down into 2 to 3 lobes, are bluish green in color, are held nicely above the ground, and give way to spring and early summer flowers of a variety of colors and forms. Parent Species of Plants We Offer: Aquilegia flabellata (Fan Columbine) - The fan columbine is a species that is found growing wild in Asia and Japan. This columbine is at home in moist woodland and semi-shaded garden environments, where it blooms in early summer. The bluish green leaves are divided into leaflets on bright red stems, and provide a nice backdrop for the multi-toned blooms of blue or purple flowers with white or cream corollas. 4"-12" ^ 4" -12" >, and hardy to zones 4 - 9. Aquilegia vulgaris (Granny's bonnet) - Upright perennial with 2-ternate mid-green leaves up to 1.5" long are divided into lobed leaflets. Flowering stalks emerge from basal rosette in late spring to early summer with 6 - 16 pendent to horizontally held flowers. Flowers of species are spurred. 36" ^ 18" > Hardy to Zones 3 - 8. Growing Tips Columbines prefer woodland settings, and especially like growing under deciduous trees, which enables winter/early spring sun and summer shade. Mixing compost into the planting hole helps maintain a more even soil moisture and fertilizes a growing plant. In woodland settings, especially oak woods, an application of lime will be needed to raise the pH to at least to a 5.5. Once established, aftercare is next to none, though a feeding of compost or granular fertilizer in the fall will mean more blooms come spring. |
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