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| Photo: Sue Parilla |
I had a few clusters of winter sown Aquilegia caerulea
or Rocky Mountain columbines that I had not yet planted. I knew they were crowded in their current
container and wanted to get them in the ground.
If you must put a plant in the ground during the hottest
days of the summer, there are some steps you can take to improve the chance
that your new plant will survive this less than ideal time for transplanting. The
hot Colorado sun will roast a newly planted flower or shrub. Giving it a little
shade for its first couple weeks in the ground will give its roots a chance to
settle in to its new digs.
