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Cultivation:
Biedermeier Columbine is a low growing variety of Aquilegia
that blooms mid spring. It is available in straight colors or a
mix in cell packs or pots. Biedermeier is a good choice for rock
gardens, bed borders and containers. Butterflies are attracted to
the colorful flowers.
Plant Biedermeier Mix Columbines in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well drained
soil. Providing the plant with mid day shade from summer heat
is beneficial. Most varieties of Columbine are self seeders.
Propagation: The plant can easily be grown from seed.
For quicker results purchase pre-started Biedermeier Mix Columbine
plants at your local
Garden Center. Space new container grown plants 10" to 14"
apart. Columbine are difficult to divide
as the plants roots dislike being disturbed once established.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids or powdery mildew.
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