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Cultivation:
The Remembrance Columbine was named in memory of the
victims of Columbine High School tragedy back in October of 1999.
Ball Seed Company, The Garden Centers of Colorado, the Denver
Botanic Gardens and several Plant Select® growers participated in
a program to promote Columbine Remembrance in memory of Columbine
High School. Proceeds from the program were donated to the
Jefferson Foundation which provides scholarships to JeffCo
students.
The Remembrance Columbine has large deep purple and white
flowers that either face outwards or upwards. Flowers generally
appear mid to late spring, and under ideal conditions can continue
to bloom most of the growing season.
Plant Columbine Remembrance in full sun to
partial shade in fertile, moist well drained soil. If planted in
full sun, shade from mid day heat helps keep the plant vigorous
and prolong its flowering season.
Propagation: Columbine Remembrance can easily be grown from seed.
For faster growth purchase pre-started Columbine plants at your local
Garden Center. Space new
container grown plants 12" - 18" apart depending on how
quickly you wish the are to fill in. Established Columbine
plants are a bit difficult to transplant or divide
as the plants roots dislike being disturbed.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids or powdery mildew
as summer nights turn cool in the fall.
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