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Columbine
Columbine
Columbine Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x hybrida)
These charming flowers are perennials in cold climates but are best treated as annuals in temperate areas. The plant is not suitable for the tropics. They grow 16-28 inches tall and come in a wide range of colors. Both the flowers and the delicate foliage are useful in cut arrangements. Partial shade is preferred in warm areas and plants should be protected from strong winds. Soil should be well-drained and well-composted.
Sow seed in early spring in pots or directly outdoors. In cold areas seeds can be planted in late spring. Space about 12 inches apart. Water regularly and deeply to encourage deep root growth. Flowers appear in late spring and continue into summer in cool areas. To get a second year from the plants, cut them off at ground level after flowering. If flowers are allowed to dry on the stems you will probably get seedlings the next year.
Type: annual/perennial Propagation: seeds Light: part shade in warm climates, full sun in cool climates Flower Color: various Bloom Time: spring (also summer in cool areas) Height: 16-24 inches feet Width: 12 inches Soil Requirements: moist, well drained, neutral pH Zones: not suitable for tropics Uses: borders, mass planting, cutflowers
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