When is the best time to sow Aquilegia?

Suitable time for sowing Aquilegia

Aquilegia vulgaris is a perennial herb originally distributed in North America and Europe. It is an introduced plant that blooms in late spring and early summer, from mid-to-late May to mid-July, and bears fruit after the flowering period.

Aquilegia is suitable for sowing in autumn. At this time, the seeds of the year have just formed. When planted in the soil, the germination rate and plant survival rate are the highest. The light and temperature are relatively moderate. There is still some time before winter, so the plants can prepare for winter.

How to sow Aquilegia

1. Prepare the soil

Aquilegia is suitable for growing in warm and humid places. When preparing the soil, you can choose garden soil with good moisture retention and combine it with a certain amount of peat soil, which can also improve the air permeability of the soil.

2. Plant and water

Next, put the Aquilegia seeds into the soil, then pour in some water to keep the soil at a high degree of moisture, so that the seed coat can become as soft as possible to help the seeds germinate faster.

Key points and techniques for growing Aquilegia columbine

1. Lighting

Aquilegia is a light-loving plant, but if it is in the early stage of planting, special attention should be paid to shading the plant from strong sunlight. At this time, the branches and leaves of the plant are still relatively tender and cannot directly withstand full sunlight, and they are prone to dehydration and withering.

2. Moisture

After the Aquilegia seeds germinate, the water content in the soil should be lowered. As the stems and leaves break through the soil, the roots of the plant will begin to breathe. Waterlogging in the soil will cause breathing difficulties and eventually lead to root rot and death.