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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    October 19, 2014
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    No, fall is not a good time to plant seeds. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/columbine/columbine-flower.htm

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    October 29, 2014
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    Columbine is considered a short-lived perennial, so many people allow the flowers to go to seed, thus reseeding itself each year. After the foliage begins to turn brown, you can cut it off and compost it (or throw it away,) or you can leave it in the garden to decompose back into the soil. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/columbine/columbine-flower.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 16, 2015
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    Columbine is a biennial plant that does not flower until its second year. Columbines typically go dormant in the fall around October and their spring blooming is somewhat delayed compared to other plants, so this may just be a matter of having some patience. However, we can't ignore the fact that perhaps your columbine suffered a serious cold injury, but let's be optimistic! For information on how to save cold damaged plants, please visit the following article (I would follow the recommendation for watering and fertilizing):
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

    When columbines go dormant and the leaves turn brown & dry like yours did, it's best to give it a "dead leafing" and take off all the foliage to keep the plant from looking too unsightly.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 16, 2015
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    Your Columbine will grow up from the roots, if still alive, you should start seeing the leaves form at the soil level. Since it's in a container you will need to provide water.
    Columbine growing in containers may be difficult. They would be happiest in ground.
    Half of mine made it through our cold winter here. I'm zone 4.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 3, 2015
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    Can you dig up the plants and move them to a new location?
    You could try this first, if not go ahead and collect the spent flowers and just scatter on the ground in your new location.
    It really is that easy, but here is a couple of great links.
    Just had to do this same process last summer, good luck!

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/columbine/columbine-flower.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/columbine/columbine-varieties.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2015
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    Cutting the plant back following blooming can normally help with most issues. Neem oil, which is both an organic insecticide and fungicide, sprayed on the plants is also recommended for most problems. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/columbine-flower.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/leaf-miner-control.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 28, 2015
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    There could be a few different culprits to your loss of leaves on your Columbine plants.
    Environmental issues could be a factor, heavy rain or extreme heat and dry conditions.

    Have you seen any insects or caterpillars on the plants? Columbine Sawfly can feed on the foliage and strip the leaves very quickly and leave twigs standing much like the image you sent.
    If you see the green caterpillars remove them and drop in soapy water. You can treat with Neem Oil.
    Trim back the foliage in by half.

    I would clean up any leaves that have dropped and dispose of. I would use the wait and see approach after treatment and see if the plants develop any new growth.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/columbine/columbine-flower.htm

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