Columbines are seemingly delicate
flowers but can withstand replanting and cold winters. They even
grow wild in various parts of the world. Their spindly, variegated
petals top tall, straight stems, and bushy green leaves grow at
the base of the plant. Columbines make beautiful centerpieces for
gardens in groups or as single flowers - color choices are only
limited to the imagination, and nature (as well as careful growers)
have created columbines in distinct shades and shapes that "wow"
even the most experienced gardeners.
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Columbines like partially shady spots,
and may be happy planted under the boughs of a leafy tree. With
long tap roots, they establish themselves where they are planted,
so they may be difficult to move after a couple years' worth of
growth. Purchase columbine plants at nurseries, or try growing these
beauties from seed - a variety pack of columbine seeds will no doubt
surprise and delight you with the end product.
A warning about columbines that may
add or detract from their charm: columbines cross-pollinate readily
and willingly. If you have a columbine that you especially like,
make sure it is planted away from other columbines, for example,
on the other side of your house. However, if you like the idea of
hybrid columbines, plant them together and harvest their mature
seeds. You may find that an even more beautiful columbine is the
result of this process!
