Mr Fothergills - Pictorial Packet - Flower - Aquilegia Petticoat Pink - 50 Seeds

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Once the plant is mature, pink petticoat plant care is minimal with the exception of pruning to prevent overtaking of the garden space, occasional watering in summer, and feeding in early spring.

To prevent powdery mildew ensure your plant has good growing conditions. It should be kept moist but not waterlogged. Do not overfeed as this can encourage lush, sappy growth that is susceptible to pests and diseases. Using a mulch can help keep the plant moist. The pure-white flowers of this variety make it a cottage garden favourite. It prefers full sun and flowers from May to June reaching a height of 85cm (33 inches).Intense, violet-blue, fully double flowers are a rare sight in late spring and early summer—but this is just what Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow' gives you. The deep blue sepals make a vibrant contrast to the yellow stamens in the centre of the slightly nodding, almost pompom-like flowers. The dense, spiky petals are held in place, not unlike an eagle’s claw—hence the name Aquilegia ( aquila is eagle in Latin). Tecomanthe is a group of tropical rainforest plants. As such, they prefer low to medium light, humus rich soil, high humidity, and even moisture. Soil fertility should be quite high and in low nutrient soils, fertilizing annually is recommended. They are happy in either. Sometimes the white forms can work particularly well to brighten up a dark corner. You may also get different colour combinations and types due to your plants being cross-pollinated with neighbouring plants. In addition, recessive genes in these hybrids can come to the fore in self-seeded plants.

Aquilegia like deep soil but they are unfussy about the type. They will grow in clay as long as they don’t become waterlogged in winter. Some varieties that originate in alpine regions prefer well-drained loam. Fertiliser requirements

This disease needs moist conditions so keep your aquilegia foliage as dry as possible. Avoid planting close to other plants that hold moisture. Water at the base of the plant rather than on the leaves and stems. Water early in the day to allow water to evaporate. Keep the area weed free to allow for air circulation.

Aquilegia is mentioned often in literature under its common name, Columbine. Both Chaucer and Shakespeare write about the plant. It was used as a garnish for food and as medicine. As the leaves are toxic this is certainly not recommended.

kept in the ground in our nurseries until fully dormant. In the Fall these plants tend to arrive at the Agapanthus are hardy perennials and can be planted directly outside in spring. If temperatures are below freezing in spring, it is a good idea to start them off in pots in a sheltered location first while they are still young. This is a remarkably self-sufficient vine. Few pests and disease issues occur. In fact, the biggest problem you may have are birds making their nests in the tangled stems. The best situation for this vine is in an area where it can be allowed to do its thing without much restraint. The larval stages of the sawfly can defoliate aquilegia plants, leaving only the leaf veins and stalks.