How to grow columbine

It's also called "Ballerina" or "Colombina." Its flowers are spectacular and reminiscent of orchids. Perfect for a balcony or for bouquets.

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In popular slang it is known as “Colombina” or also “Ballerina”, thanks to its elegant lightness: the columbine is a perennial plant with very particular flowers, horn-shaped with an evident elongated spur, and with the most varied colors within the same flower and between different species.

Externally, in fact, there are five larger petals, often of different colors, which form a very decorative star. The elegance of the columbine flowers is such that it recalls the orchid: they are also delicate flowers, but their diversity in shapes makes them suitable for special bouquets. leaves They are light green in color. Their size is small: they do not exceed 15-20 cm in height. Since they are a perennial plant, it does not need much care, and only wants a few hours of sun a day, when the air is cooler.

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Exposure and climate

It prefers temperate climates, but has excellent cold resistance. It requires sunny locations, but does not tolerate excessive shade. The plant is suitable for simple balcony, on a terrace or even at the edge of a driveway.

Land and cultivation care

Columbine is a hardy plant and adapts easily to any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained and dry. spring it is good to intervene with a light organic and mineral fertilizationIt's also helpful to remove faded flower stems by cutting them at the base. Columbine also grows well in the wild, and in Italy it's common to find it in the Alpine and Apennine regions. In fact, the most widespread columbine species in Europe is the Alpine which grows in the Alpine areas, can reach a height of 50 centimetres and has very distinctive flowers with their dark blue colour.

Watering

Le watering Watering should be frequent, avoiding waterlogging. Before watering again, always check that the soil in which the columbine is growing is completely dry.

Sowing and flowering

In late summer, fresh seeds can be sown directly into the ground. If you want to sow in spring or summer, it's advisable to place the seeds in the refrigerator for a few days before sowing them directly into the ground.columbine blooms from late spring to early summer.

Problems and remedies

Columbine can be attacked by aphids, which suck its sap and make the plant sticky. Another enemy is the dipteran fly, an insect that loves this plant. If you find red-brown spots around the leaves, it means the plant has been affected by rust.

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