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Gypsophila paniculata

Verbena bonariensis

Sanguisorba tenuifolia

Aquilegia vulgaris

Dicentra spectabilis Alba

Catananche caerulea

Geum chiloense

Salvia pratensis

Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Dicentra spectabilis

Achillea millefolium

Salvia pratensis

Geum chiloense

Helleborus orientalis

Alchemilla mollis

Geum rivale

Anemone hybrida

Geranium maculatum

Calamagrostis acutiflora

Lavandula angustifolia

Sidalcea

Euphorbia epithymoides

Geranium pratense

Leucanthemum vulgare

Geranium pratense

Anemone hupehensis

Acanthus mollis

Helleborus orientalis

Liatris spicata
Choosing a location and soil preparation
Columbine meadow-rue is originally a plant of light forests and damp meadows, which gives us clear instructions on where to place it in the garden. It will thrive best in partial shade, where its lightness and airiness will stand out. It can also tolerate full sun, but only on the condition that it has plenty of moisture at all times. The soil should be loose, loamy, and rich in humus, which helps retain water. This perennial cannot stand drought, so it is crucial that the soil is so-called non-drying, but at the same time well-draining, so the roots do not stand in mud. Before planting, we recommend working mature compost into the soil, which will provide nutrients and improve the soil structure.
Planting and care
Since you will receive an already grown seedling, you can plant it throughout the entire growing season until the ground is frozen. Plant the plants with a spacing of 40–50 cm (approximately 4–6 plants per m²) so that they have enough space for their lush growth and at the same time form a continuous cover. Thorough watering is necessary after planting. During the season, especially on hot summer days, ensure regular watering – the soil should never dry out completely. In the spring, you will please the plant by fertilizing it with organic fertilizer or compost. A great advantage of this meadow-rue is that it does not suffer from pests or diseases, so you don't have to worry about demanding sprays.
Overwintering and maintenance
Meadow-rue is a completely frost-resistant perennial (down to -34 °C) and overwinters without problems in our conditions, so it doesn't need any special winter protection. It is a long-lived plant that will last for many years in one place. After flowering in July, you can trim the faded inflorescences, which will encourage the formation of new, fresh leaves, and the plant will look neat until autumn. The complete removal of dry above-ground parts should ideally be done early in the spring before the new shoots sprout. Even though it grows to a height of up to 150 cm, it usually doesn't need support; its stems are sturdy. Keep in mind, however, that the plant is poisonous, so it is better to use gloves when handling it and plant it out of reach of small children.
Growing in containers
Although meadow-rue is primarily a flowerbed plant, growing it in a container is possible if you provide it with adequate conditions. Given its height, choose a sufficiently large and heavy pot so the plant doesn't tip over in the wind. It is crucial to monitor watering in a container – the substrate in a pot dries out much faster than in the open ground, and meadow-rue reacts very sensitively to drought by drooping its leaves. Use a quality gardening substrate mixed with compost for the container and don't forget to put a drainage layer at the bottom. In containers, it looks beautiful as a solitary plant or in combination with lower shade-loving perennials that cover the soil surface and help retain moisture.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.






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