I’ve always loved the shape of columbine (aquilegia) flowers. Last spring, I photographed the wildflower variety of columbine in the Smoky Mountains and at Brookside Gardens. Recently, I spotted some columbine hybrids in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens.
The first variety of columbine I photographed at Longwood Gardens was Robin from the Songbird Group. The pale pink and white flowers were lovely. Here are a few of my photos of the Robin Columbine.
Front view of Robin.
(c) 2009 Patty Hankins
Side view showing the incredible shape of the flower
(c) 2009 Patty Hankins
A bud just about ready to open
(c) 2009 Patty Hankins
And finally a cluster of a blossom and several buds
(c) 2009 Patty Hankins
I’ll be posting photos of another variety of columbine in a few days. Hope you enjoy these photos until then.