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Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2007 - 11:07 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I grew this one from seed a couple of years ago and it just blooms and blooms and blooms!

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Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2007 - 11:30 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Shirley that one is a nice one to have. We have several of those mixed in with the blue irises.

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Posted on Monday, May 07, 2007 - 05:27 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

What a lovely color. Lucky you.

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Posted on Monday, May 07, 2007 - 07:12 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Very nice.

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Posted on Monday, May 07, 2007 - 12:18 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thanks everyone! Yes, this is a very prolific one and not only does it bloom throughout the Summer, but it self seeds as well.

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Posted on Monday, May 07, 2007 - 08:44 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Wow it blooms throughout summer, that's a keeper!

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Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 02:51 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

beautifull, very nice colour.

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Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 12:36 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thanks Terry & Astrid. This Columbine is right next to my house, is in constant shade and gets watered frequently. The Columbine in my yard get pt. sun. I try to keep them well watered, but their soil may dry out a bit.

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Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 02:11 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

What a beauty Shirley. The fact that your post said, "grown from seed" caught my eye because last year I grew Aquilegia from seed and this year the blossoms are close to opening--I have about 10 plants at least.

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Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 05:29 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

How did you plant the seeds? Did you chill them first? When did you plant them? i have some that I want to plant now. I have them in the refrigerator. How long do I have to leave them in there? Thanks Helen

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Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 05:36 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Nele, we like to plant ours out in the fall. Wishing you the very best.

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Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 09:16 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thanks so much Denise! Aquilegia are very easy to grow from seed, but one does need patience as they do not bloom until the 2nd year. Then they drop their seeds and the whole process begins again.

Nele: I 'wintersow' all my seeds. Usually, I put them outside in either December or January (hardy perennials) in a plastic 1 gallon milk container. Do you know about the theory behind wintersowing? MotherNature takes care of the seeds and provides the moisture needed. The seeds go through periods of freezing & thawing (stratification) through out the Winter, which breaks open their seed coats. This allows them to germinate and by Springtime you too will have lots of Aquilegia sprouts. I would refer to http://www.wintersown.org for lots more information, pictures, fun quizes, and frequently asked questions. We'll be here if you need more help or just some moral support.

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Posted on Monday, June 11, 2007 - 09:28 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thanks I am familiar with winter sowing. Columbines are so pretty I just have to have some:) Helen

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Posted on Monday, June 11, 2007 - 11:00 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Terrific that you're familiar with Wintersowing because you'll be able to grow all your Columbine from seed in every color of the rainbow! Happy growing!

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Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 12:59 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Shirley, I grew mine in the basement 2 winters ago but have done some wintersowing. Hmmm, maybe I'll try again.

Here's a photo of mine...

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Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 10:12 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Oh Denise, how beautiful! I love the color combos! So pretty!!!

Yes, wintersowing would be so easy where you live. You could grow every Columbine your heart desires!!

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Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 12:01 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Shirley1md wrote on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 10:12 pm:

You could grow every Columbine your heart desires!!


Well then, I shall!!! :)

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Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 11:18 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Sounds like a plan to me!

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Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 02:52 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I got some seed from several sources this past winter and planted them right away and they grew very well.
Shirley - What was the source of the seedling in your garden?
Clayton

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Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 09:28 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Clayton: I received seeds for this lovely Aquilegia years ago. It is so prolific and just keeps multiplying

Shirley Maryland Zone 7a

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