Aquilegia (Columbine)
Attractive clumps of delicate foliage with sprays of colorful, nodding flowers. Plants prefer moist, but well-drained soil and grow best in partial shade. Columbines are not particularly long-lived, especially if kept too wet. Blooms late spring to early summer.
| Growing Temperature: | 55-65 °F days
45-55 °Fnights |
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| Soil pH: | 5.5-6.2 |
| Fertility: | Light to moderate feeders. Fertilize at every other irrigation |
| Pests and Diseases: | Leaf miner, Aphids, Spider Mites.
Powdery Mildew, Cucumber Mosiac Virus, Alternaria leaf spot, Pythium, Impatiens necrotic spot
virus.
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| Potting and Timing: | Use well-drained media, grow cool for heaviest flowering. |
| Moisture: | Allow pots to dry between watering. |
| Planting Level: | Place plug level with the soil. |
| PGRs/Pinching: | PGR's can be used to control height, growing under short days will aid in plant staying compact. |
| Lighting: | Will flower under any photoperiod. Prefer moderate light levels but may need supplemental light levels in low light settings. Night interruptions can be provided to elongate stem length. |
72 Cell - Planting Instructions
| Container: | 1 gallon. |
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| When to Plant: | Late summer to early fall. |
| Finish: | 8-10 weeks. |
3" Plug - Planting Instructions
| Container: | 1 Gallon. |
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| When to Plant: | Late winter to early spring. |
| Finish: | 6-8 weeks. |
50 Cell - Planting Instructions
| Container: | 1 gallon or quart. |
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| When to Plant: | Late winter to early spring.
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| Finish: | 8-10 weeks in 1 gallon. |
