The poisonous columbine does not believe in simplicity and monotony. Therefore, their spectrum of colors seems almost endless. But which type and which variety is the right one, which one suits your taste?

There are around 70 columbine varieties, some of which are long-spurred and bicolored

Columbine species - an insight

There are around 70 species of columbine worldwide. The majority that populate the gardens in this country are the North American columbine and the common columbine. The common columbine has violet-blue flowers and is widespread in Europe. The North American columbine impresses with its blue-white flowers.

But other species can also be interesting for gardeners. The dwarf columbine is just 15 cm tall. A well-known variety is 'Ministar' with its deep blue flowers whose white calyx tips shine through. Other types are the following:

  • Black-violet columbine
  • Alpine columbine
  • Canadian Wild Columbine
  • snow columbine
  • Siberian columbine
  • gold columbine
  • Corsican columbine
  • Red columbine
  • Small-flowered Columbine
  • Spurless columbine

Recommended long-spurred varieties

Varieties that have long spurs and single-colored flowers fit into any perennial border:

  • 'Alaska': white
  • 'Florida': yellow
  • 'Crimson Star': deep red
  • 'Crystal': pure white (especially large flowers)
  • 'Maxi': yellow (spurs curved outwards, tall)
  • 'Ruby Port': dark red
  • 'Clementine Red': red
  • 'Rose Barlow': rosy red
  • 'Yellow Queen': golden yellow

If you are looking for something eye-catching, you will find it in the two-tone flowering varieties:

  • 'Kansas': yellow and red
  • 'Georgia': red and white
  • 'Blue Star': light blue and white (large flowers)
  • 'Redstar': crimson and white (long spurs)
  • 'Chocolate Soldier': greenish yellow and reddish brown
  • 'William Guiness': black purple and white

Recommended filled varieties

Not every gardener likes the double varieties. But if you like them, you've made the right choice with these varieties:

  • 'Black Barlow': black purple
  • 'Blue Barlow': blue-purple
  • 'Christa Barlow': dark blue with white tips
  • 'Pink Petticoat': pink, semi-double

tips and tricks

Since columbines have delicate flowers and these appear extremely graceful on the thin stems, the plants look best when they are in bloom next to other perennials. They are less attractive in groups.

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