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I have twenty one Columbines (at least) growing in my gardens on Cedar Hill. Fourteen of them are distinctly different. Some of them are named varieties, but the majority of them are hybrids that evolved here in the gardens by cross pollination and subsequent self seeding. If possible I will identify the particular variety, otherwise you can just consider them to be Cedar Hill hybrids!
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I like them all! And of course I want them all. But I have no place to put them all. So I'll try to get a couple more to go with the two I have and hope that at least one of them is that fairyland type.
From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005
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I believe Columbines may be my favourite flower. Well... Lady's Slippers are right up there too. lol
I'm a fairly new gardener and discovered them quite by accident a few years ago. I picked one up at a local greenhouse and had no idea what a delicate, strong and beautiful flower I had come across. Wow! I live in a cold climate (Zone 3a in Alberta, Canada) and it's a challenge sometimes finding what will work best. Mine are just about to open so things happen a little later here.
I had no idea there were so many varieties though until I looked at your photos! Now I'm going to hunt some more down. THANKS!
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From: Sherwood Park, Alberta | Registered: Jun 2005
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I firts found Columbine after what happened with the kids. Got some Mckana seeds from someone on ebay. made my first memorial garden. For the kids that lost their lives. well, after I saw how wonderful they were. it became an obsession? to find each and every kind there are. Did pretty well too. Then. we just moved a month ago. So. I am trying to gather them all up. Cant leave them behind. they will be orphans.
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Well...I am SO excited to see what comes up! You know, gardening in itself is a great joy...but when you can walk out in your garden and say...this plant came from my frind in Florida, this flower came from Cedar Hill, this one came from my friend in Kentucky..and Georgia..and ..and on & on......it just brings a whole new sentimental value to the wonderful miracle the garden already offers!
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Is it true the plants only last 4 years?? I Had a very beautiful one and it didn't bloom this year and I don't want to lose it
I did however plant ALL of the ones from Bill and I am affraid the flood washed them Away I thought it would be cool to have a columbine forrest in my yard..
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These are Cedar Hill flowers!
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I thought it would be cool to have a columbine forrest in my yard..
