How to prune and propagate Aquilegia

1. How to trim

1. Pruning time: The pruning time for Aquilegia is usually during its peak growing season. The climate is warm at this time and the plant grows very fast, which is conducive to recovery after pruning. If the plant is pruned during its dormant period, it will often affect its growth in the second year due to the lack of nutrients.

2. Pruning method: Since Aquilegia grows very fast, it can easily become lush, which can easily affect internal ventilation and light transmission, which is not conducive to plant growth. It may also cause diseases and insect pests. Therefore, pruning is mainly based on thinning to provide enough growth space for new branches.

3. Post-pruning care: After pruning the Aquilegia vulgaris, you need to ensure good ventilation and reduce the humidity of the environment to prevent wound infection. In addition, it is necessary to fertilize it appropriately to replenish nutrients and accelerate the growth of the plant so that it can recover faster.

2. How to breed

1. Division method: Aquilegia can be propagated by division. The time for division is usually in spring and autumn, spring is March-April, and autumn is August-September. After removing the plant from the pot, divide it into several clumps and plant them separately.

2. Sowing method: Aquilegia vulgaris can also be propagated by sowing, mostly in spring and autumn. After sowing in a hole tray, cover with vermiculite and control the temperature between 21-24℃. It will germinate after 10-14 days. After that, apply nitrogen fertilizer once a week and maintain long sunshine hours.