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: | 65-68 degree days
55-60 nights |
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| Soil pH: | 5.5-6.2 |
| Fertility: | Light to moderate feeders. Fertilize at every other irrigation |
| Pests and Diseases: | Leaf miners
watch for crow and root rot |
| Potting and Timing: | well-drained media |
| Moisture: | allow pots to dry between irrigations |
| Planting Level: | Place plug level with the soil level. |
| PGRs/Pinching: | PGR's can be used to control height |
| Lighting: | Aquilegia are day neutral plants and will flower under any photoperiod. Prefers moderate light levels. During periods of low light, providing supplemental light will yield sturdier plants. |
