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The columbine, with its long graceful stem and colorful flower, is a native plant of Colorado and has been named the official flower of the state. However, columbines are relatively hardy flowers and can grow in both the northern and southern regions of the country. To ensure a healthy plant, give your columbine a good start by planting it where it will receive all the sun and nutrients it requires. By learning how to plant columbine properly, you can enjoy the blooms with relatively little maintenance for a number of years. | The columbine, with its long graceful stem and colorful flower, is a native plant of Colorado and has been named the official flower of the state. However, columbines are relatively hardy flowers and can grow in both the northern and southern regions of the country. To ensure a healthy plant, give your columbine a good start by planting it where it will receive all the sun and nutrients it requires. By learning how to plant columbine properly, you can enjoy the blooms with relatively little maintenance for a number of years. | ||
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#Choose a location for your columbine. These plants grow best in an area that gets full sun in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon. If you are unsure of the sort of light your area will receive, watch it for a few days and chart the sun exposure to determine if growing columbine in that area will provide optimal conditions for your plant. | #Choose a location for your columbine. These plants grow best in an area that gets full sun in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon. If you are unsure of the sort of light your area will receive, watch it for a few days and chart the sun exposure to determine if growing columbine in that area will provide optimal conditions for your plant. | ||
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#Plant columbines in containers if you do not have much outdoor space. Because these plants also attract bees and hummingbirds, some people planting prefer columbines near windows where they can watch the wildlife. Columbines require a potting soil rich in nutrients and sufficient diameter in the pot to spread up to {{convert|1|ft|m|adj=on|1}}. Container plants tend to dry out more often, so frequent watering is also essential to keep plants in top condition. | #Plant columbines in containers if you do not have much outdoor space. Because these plants also attract bees and hummingbirds, some people planting prefer columbines near windows where they can watch the wildlife. Columbines require a potting soil rich in nutrients and sufficient diameter in the pot to spread up to {{convert|1|ft|m|adj=on|1}}. Container plants tend to dry out more often, so frequent watering is also essential to keep plants in top condition. | ||
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