Aquilegia Glandular

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Aquilegia glandular (Latin Aquilegia glandulosa) - a bright and attractive flower culture, actively cultivated on personal backyards and summer cottages. A species belonging to the numerous genus Aquilegia of the Buttercup family. In nature, it grows in stony areas with moderately moist soils. The territory of distribution is Altai, the eastern regions of Siberia, as well as Mongolia. In culture, the species is used everywhere.

Characteristics of culture

Ferruginous aquilegia (aka Ferruginous catchment) is represented by perennial herbaceous plants, reaching a height of 60-70 cm, and bearing pubescent matte green foliage, which has a grayish tint on the reverse side. The flowers are unusual in structure, rich blue, often with a white border (not always pronounced). In diameter, the flowers of the species under consideration reach 6-7 cm, unlike other representatives of the genus, they are more wide open, and equipped with a short spur, which gives the plant a special zest.

The flowering of ferruginous aquilegia is observed in mid-late summer, which largely depends on climatic conditions. In some regions, the plant blooms at the end of May. Flowering lasts approximately 25-30 days. At the end of flowering, the aquilegia enters the seed formation phase. After ripening, the seeds crumble, thereby filling large areas, therefore, in the spring, excess specimens should be removed or seeds should be collected on time. Incidentally, the seeds are suitable for sowing for two years. It is impossible not to note the unique feature of the ferruginous catchment - it can bloom again, as a rule, this process occurs in the second - third decade of August. Of course, re-flowering cannot compete with the first, since only a small number of flowers are blooming.

Like other species, ferruginous aquilegia is used by breeders to create new and improved varieties that can boast abundant flowering, bright colors and large flowers. Today, there are many interesting varieties on the garden market, including undersized ones, which are suitable for decorating alpine slides and growing in garden containers. It should be noted that all the presented varieties of ferruginous aquilegia have a two-color color, containing blue and white shades, but this does not at all affect the decorative properties of the plant, even the blue-white gamut can overshadow the most saturated in color crops.

Growing conditions

Ferruginous aquilegia is an adherent of fertile loams and sandy soils with moderate moisture. Dry, waterlogged, saline and waterlogged soils are not suitable for its cultivation. You should not try to grow a crop on heavy soils, on which the plants will feel defective, the absence of flowering and slow growth are guaranteed. Aquilegia glandular also does not like too hot rays of the sun. It is advisable to plant it in semi-shaded areas with diffused light. Growing in open areas threatens the formation of too small and dull flowers, which will definitely not add attractiveness to the garden.

Reproduction of culture

The glandular aquilegia is propagated mainly by the seed method, as well as by dividing the rhizomes. The second method is used when transplanting plants to a new place after 3-4 years, this is how long the culture can grow in one place, later the bushes are greatly depleted. The mother bush is divided into several parts so that strong roots and renewal points (at least 2-3) remain on the divide. The division is recommended at the end of summer, this period is most favorable. It is impossible to divide in late autumn, since the plants will not have time to take root and will freeze in the coming winter. Before planting the cuttings in the ground, the aboveground part is pruned, leaving only a few whole leaves. After planting the delots, they must be watered daily, avoiding waterlogging and overdrying of the earthen coma.