Re: Columbine Sources
Robert Campbell wrote:
>
> I recently bought a copy of PLANTS FROM THE PAST by Stuart and Sutherland,
> a book about about the historical use of various plants, mostly perennials.
> Among the other plants discussed is the clematis-flowered columbine, which
> is pictured on the cover. These are supposed to be derived from A.
> caerulea and formly were found in blue, white and pink, although the blue
> form is lost to antiquity. I was immediately struck with plant lust,
> although I normally prefer the "wild" form columbines. Does anyone know of
> a seed source for these plants either in North America or Britain, or if
> they won't come reasonably true from seed, a Canadian source for the
> plants?
>
> Bob Campbell
SEPI (Seeds & Plants International) offers seeds of Aquilegia
'Clematiflora' and a picture is on their web page:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/vivaces/index.html
Majella Larochelle
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