These prolific plants are what garden magazines call 'enthusiastic self-seeders' and every year we see them growing up in unexpected places. I can't bring myself to pull any of them up.
I think they are so beautiful with their complex curves and little lampshade bonnets.
It's only when the columbines bloom that our somewhat untamed flower garden becomes a true English cottage garden.
These pictured sprang up new this year: a hybrid that seems to have developed all on its own. In our garden in May, it's all about the columbines.
I would love for you to post all the different colored ones and the frilly one so I can see them. Another flower that I don't think I've seen, but I do believe they grow around here. I may try to get some seeds, they are so pretty. You are right about the shape and form, just charming.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, so delicate looking.
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They're gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've never had much of a desire to garden, but you're changing those ideas. Thank you!
Ginny - when the rain stops, I'll get some shots of the different colors.
ReplyDeleteI think I could mail you seeds - the plants make lots - if you want them.
Rudee - You can really work hard in a garden - or chill out. They are always beautiful, though, and I'm happy you've been inspired. Spinning in the garden sounds good, doesn't it?