Aquilegia vulgaris
The common columbine is a reliable and popular perennial that has had a firm place in gardens since time immemorial. In the wild, it is most often found on the edges of light groves and moister clearings across all of Europe, where it grows in humous soil. The same conditions will suit it best in your home garden as well. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, and because it perfectly tolerates really severe frosts dropping below thirty degrees, it will survive winter absolutely without any problems. It is a very undemanding plant, making its cultivation easily manageable even for complete beginners.
It is a versatile perennial that fits perfectly into rustic, modern, and wild natural plantings. Its main charm lies in the double flowers appearing during May and June, but in flowerbeds, it is also very valuable for its green leaves, which sprout early in the spring. The flowers in the garden reliably attract bees and other pollinators. After blooming, the columbine very willingly self-seeds, and thus will continue to bring you joy in a suitable location for many years. However, bear in mind that like many other ranunculus family plants, columbine is poisonous. Occasional powdery mildew may appear on the leaves, but otherwise, it does not suffer from any pests.
Columbines will add that much-desired airiness and lightness to your perennial beds and spring bouquets. The sturdy stems, sixty to eighty centimeters tall, are absolutely great for cutting, and with regular water changes, they will stay fresh in a vase for about seven days. The 'Bordeaux Barlow' variety is unmissable among other columbines. It differs from common wild species mainly by its double flowers, which do not have the typical long spurs and stand out with a very deep burgundy red color. These dark and double flowers beautifully stand out, especially in mixed bouquets, to which they instantly add an interesting structure and unusual charm.
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