Columbine in Black and White
by Karen Slagle
Title
Columbine in Black and White
Artist
Karen Slagle
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I took this Columbine image in the Texas panhandle in my garden. I used a Nikon D300 and a Nikkor 105, 2.8 micro/macro lens.
Perennial, Aquilegia hybrida
Columbine is an easy to grow perennial. Columbine is native to Asia, Europe and North America. If you are a hummingbird lover, Columbine is for you. It is a favorite of hummingbirds and bees, because the flowers contain lots of nectar.
Columbines produce large, showy blooms of single and bicolor patterns on airy plants with blue-green foliage from late spring to early summer. Colors include shades of yellow, white, pink, blue, purple and combinations.
Did you Know? Columbine is the state flower of Colorado. They are also called the "Rocky Mountain Columbine".
Plant Height: 18" - 30"
Plant Propagation:
Columbine are grown from seed. They can be directly seeded into your flower garden.
Sow Columbine seeds in the spring, and cover with 1/8" soil. Space seeds or seedlings 16-18" apart.
If you have established plants, Columbine can also be separated by division in the spring.
Days to Germination: 8 - 15
How to Grow Columbine Flower Plants:
Columbine are very easy to grow. They grow well in partial shade and well drained soil. They will do well in average soils and tolerate dry soil conditions. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season.
Columbine plants grow 15-20" tall. They are good in flower beds, containers, as edging, and in rock gardens.
Once your Columbine plants are established, they will grow well and bloom until frost. Being very hardy, they will likely survive the first light frosts before going dormant for the winter. They do not require mulching or protection in the winter.
Garden Tip: Deadhead blooms to promote new flowers.
Flowers Bloom: Spring/Summer
Insect and Disease:
Columbine are resistant to insects and disease. If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.
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March 13th, 2014
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Comments (32)
Bunny Clarke
This is such an exquisite capture. Perfect composition and tonality make it so gorgeous.
Marvin Spates
This is amazing Karen!!! How did I miss this photo!!! It is so beautiful, very nice in b/w!!! L/F
Luke Moore
Bold yet delicate... perfect tones and composition for black and white! Well done Karen. Fav/Like