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Cultivation:
Columbine 'Cardinal' is a beautiful red and whit large
flowered perennial variety of Aquilegia. Once the plant begins blooming, expect
an abundance of showy flowers for 4 to 6 weeks. Butterflies, Bees,
and Hummingbirds are attracted to the red flowers. Their
flowers are excellent for cutting, but are short lived once cut.
Plant Columbine Cardinal in full sun to
partial shade in fertile, moist well drained soil. Locations with
mid day shade from late summer heat is preferred. Most varieties of
Columbines are profuse self
seeders.
Propagation: Columbine Cardianl can easily be grown from seed.
Seeds collected and grown from hybrid plants my not hold true in form to their parents.
For faster growth purchase pre-started plants at your local
garden shop or greenhouse.. Space new
container grown plants 12" - 24" apart. The bed will
fill in more quickly at closer spacings. Columbine are difficult to
dig and transplant as the plants roots dislike being disturbed
once established.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids or powdery mildew.
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