Columbine

Bonnet-like flowers in shades of blue, lilac, yellow, pink and rose red from late spring to mid summer above mounds of fern-like, mid-green leaves. These beautiful, often bicoloured columbines are perfect for the middle of a sunny, moisture retentive border. The flowers are larger than other varieties and, although short-lived, the plant self-seeds freely.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to JulyFlower colour: self and bicoloured flowers in shades of rose, red, yellow, lilac and blueOther features: excellent cut flowers; mounds of fern-like, mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed. Contact with the sap may cause skin irritation
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