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Columbine is one of those traditional spring perennials that naturally occur on the edges of bright woods and clearings. Thanks to this origin, it will thrive best in your garden in semi-shade and slightly moist soil with plenty of humus. It is reliably frost-resistant and generally low-maintenance.

At Loukykvět, we often grow columbines as annuals and sow new plants every year. This method helps us grow longer stems that are perfect for cutting into vases. Double-flowered varieties have become particularly popular, as their full heads and delicate colors brighten up spring bouquets.

In the garden, these flowers fit perfectly into relaxed cottage-style plantings, but they also find their place in modern ones. They beautifully fill the space between spring bulbs and later-blooming plants. If you let them form seeds after flowering, they will take care of natural propagation on the site themselves.