Aquilegia is not demanding on the soil. However, the plant grows best in well-drained, moist and humus-rich soil. Before planting, dig up the soil and add manure and compost.
How many blooms aquilegia
Aquilegia blooms in June-July with simple or double flowers with petals, a double perianth of various colors, usually turning into spurs.
When and how to sow Aquilegia
The optimal time for sowing seeds is April or early May, when the soil warms up. Seeds freshly harvested in the autumn of the previous year can be used without stratification. Aquilegia seeds are also sown to a depth of half a centimeter, as in autumn, but the crops are covered with a film on top.
What does aquilegia like
Catchment, or scientifically aquilegia, feels good on drained soil in partial shade. Therefore, it is best planted under trees, next to shrubs, or in a mixed planting with larger plants. In the sun, aquilegia flowers become smaller, and their flowering period is reduced.
How often to water Aquilegia
Aquilegia is a real stoic and is able to endure all hardships for a long time, including lack of water, but it is still necessary to water it periodically - 2 times a week. Young plants require more frequent watering when transplanting.
