How do I get columbine to bloom?

I was talked into purchasing some columbine a week ago and I have no experience with it. I have it potted on a south facing, semi shaded balcony. Its got 15 inch shoots and closed buds on it, but now I am wondering how to get the buds to actually open! I thought it would be opening by now. Any suggestions on forcing the blooms?

How do I get columbine to bloom?
Do you have no outside ground to plant it in? Someplace where it gets morning sun, and is shaded by the hot aternoon sun is best. They are easy to grow.





When they're done flowering, and the seed pods have dried, I just take them, and shake the seeds out in places I want new plants to grow next year. They don't take much "fussing".





However, I've never heard of someone growing them in a pot. And I don't know if they would do well there. I'm also wondering if the "closed buds" are actually seed pods rather than flowers (in which case it is actually finished flowering). If those pods dry, and rattle when you shake them, you have seeds. Go shake them on the ground outside. I would also consider planting your plant outside as well, in a mostly-shaded spot - or wherever you want it next year.





Also - they go dormant in the summer. But don't think they're dead - they'll be back next spring.
Reply:water it
Reply:just be patient. It will be worth the wait. Be sure you water it daily, since it is in a south facing pot. Could get too hot for it soon.