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Columbine grows on you...

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On a whim I took the camera out into the garden.

Thirty minutes later I have amassed a collection of pictures of Aquilegia (Columbine,Grannys Bonnet, Dove Flowers).

Herewith, the variation in flowers and colour of this, always-welcome, plant…

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They look great Fractal. I have a few but this is impressive.

3 Jun, 2012

 

Wow - I love these plants. I've got a few but not as many as you (I'm so jealous! lol)

3 Jun, 2012

 

We only bought a few of them. The rest were already here or have come from seed.

Thanks Linda and Sheila.

3 Jun, 2012

 

Stunning pics Fractal!!!

3 Jun, 2012

 

Fabulous pictures. Its incredible just how many different colours you find in that one plant type. I have 4 or 5 I think (starting from possibly 1 version). The differences just amaze me. Beautiful flowers an absolute must have plant as far as I'm concerned. You have a fantastic collection there.

3 Jun, 2012

 

There is a white flowered variety with a rather nice scent - A: vulgaris fragrans.

I have it on the list of; 'plants to grab when happenstance permits.'

Thanks Lil and Sam

3 Jun, 2012

 

Breathtaking - love that purple and white one.

3 Jun, 2012

 

TY Stera.

3 Jun, 2012

 

I grew some from seed. Put the plants out on a bed on an old pigsty concrete base at the top of my allotment. Then the Council used horrible Wasp Killer to clear the dangerous infestation on my compost heap. Wouldnt put this compost on land where I would grow food.
Last winter I cleared it out dumping it onto the surface of the Aquilegia bed.
They have really thrived this year. Lovely plant, and so easy to grow from seed for beginners to try.

4 Jun, 2012

 

:))

4 Jun, 2012

 

Sheer delight, I love them all

4 Jun, 2012

 

Wonderful little gems each and every one.

4 Jun, 2012

 

They're besutiful ... such a variation on the shape and lovely colours. And they seed themselves about aswell :o)

4 Jun, 2012

 

Gorgeous, I want one of each! Adore aquilugas and have grabs total of nil :( Lil green fingers broadcast sowed some, here's hoping they appear.... The pink and blue doubles are especially stunning x

5 Jun, 2012

 

When I have been out walking the dog, I noticed that there are quite a few making their way through the Forest, growing wild.

I have my eye on a couple of nice coloured ones that I hope to grab the seed from.

Thanks for the comments.

5 Jun, 2012

 

Beautiful pics, lovely selection:-)

2 Aug, 2012

 

oh my lord... I died and went to Columbine's heaven :) There are gorgeous!

25 May, 2014

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