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AQUILEGIA—(Columbine) |
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Economical Plants, Seeds, and Supplies for the backyard gardener. |
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Background:
Aquilegia, also known as Columbine, are an old-fashion favorite that look great in the garden and make decorative cut flowers. The foliage is blue-green with single colored flowers of white, pink, crimson, yellow, or blue and multicolored combinations. Plants grow between 16 to 28 in. tall. These flowers are not long-lived but are easily grown from seeds. They are hardy in Zones 3-9 depending on the variety. |
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Growing Conditions:
Light: The Columbine likes semi-shade, and thrives in woodland gardens, but full sun is not a problem.
Soil: Any well draining soil with plenty of organic material. |
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Growing Method:
Sowing: Direct sow Columbine seeds into your garden or early start them indoors. Seeds will germinate best if placed in seed trays or pots and refrigerated at 40 degrees F for 3 to 4 weeks.
Feeding: When growth stars in the spring, apply a complete plant food.
Problems: No pests or disease problems to speak of.
Flowering:
Season: Flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer.
Cutting: Makes for a very good vase display but the garden display lasts much longer.
After Flowering: Spent flowers can be either removed or left on the plant to allow the seeds to mature. Cut back to ground level when it dies off.
Propagation: Generally clumps are hard to divide but it can be done. Fall is the best time to divide. |
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Calendar:
Jan - Feb - Mar Sow Apr Transplant May Flowering Jun Flowering Jul - Aug - Sep Divide Oct Sow Nov - Dec - |
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Recommended Varieties:
“Magpie” “Blue Star” “Origami Mix” “Blue Barlow” “Dorothy Rose” “Ruby Port” “Lime Sorbet” “Nora Barlow” “William Guiness”
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