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Green-flowered aquilegia (Latin Aquilegia viridiflora) - a rare species belonging to the genus Aquilegia of the Buttercup family. He is a native of China, Mongolia and the eastern regions of Siberia. It also occurs in natural conditions. It grows mainly in forests and rocky areas. It is used in culture, but not often, since it is not a prominent representative of the genus. However, it is used by breeders to develop new varieties that are distinguished by winter-hardy and drought-resistant properties, which make it possible to cultivate the plant in Central Russia.
Characteristics of culture
Green-flowered aquilegia is represented by low and medium-sized plants with a height ranging from 20 to 65 cm. In the process of growth, the culture forms stems pubescent with glands, on which double-triple deeply dissected leaves with obovate lobes flaunt. They, like the stem, are densely pubescent.. From the lower part of the foliage has a bluish color.
The flowers, towering above the stem, are small, greenish-yellow in color, do not exceed 2-2.5 cm in diameter. The petals are bent down, and have a more intense color than the sepals themselves. It should be noted the presence of a spur, the length of which is approximately equal to the bent petal of the flower.
Green-flowered aquilegia belongs to the category of winter-hardy species. For the winter, she does not need shelter, although in the harsh snowless winters, warming with fallen dry leaves is welcome. And the rest of the view is not whimsical, although plants grow best in open sunny areas, as well as areas with light shading and diffused light.
It can be safely planted under the crowns of tall trees with an openwork crown. It is also suitable for decorating rocky gardens, alpine slides, ridges and even mixborders. For the latter, plants with a height of at least 50 cm are recommended.
The species does not put forward special requirements for soil conditions, but gardeners and flower growers advise planting this type of aquilenia on light, fertile, sandy soils. Waterlogged, saline, dense, heavy, clayey and too dry soils are not suitable for cultivation. Exactly, like areas where squally winds are raging, they are capable of breaking fragile plant stems.
Among the varieties that are popular among Russian flower growers, one should note the variety called "Chocolate Soldier" (aka "Chocolate Soldier"). It belongs to low-growing varieties, not exceeding a height of 30 cm. Most often it is used to decorate borders and garden containers, with which they decorate the entrances to the gazebo, to the terrace and porch of the house.
The subtleties of seed propagation
Green-flowered aquilegia is propagated by both seed and vegetative methods. Each of them has a place to be. The seed method is quite laborious, but nevertheless it is often used by flower growers and gardeners. Sowing seeds is carried out in spring or autumn immediately after harvest.
When sowing in spring, stratification is required, which consists in mixing clean seeds with garden soil and laying the mass in snow or a refrigerator for three days. If we are talking about seeds purchased in the garden market or in a store, stratification is usually not needed, but it is advisable to familiarize yourself with this information on the manufacturer's website or consultant seller.
It is recommended to sow seeds in March-April in seedling boxes filled with fertile substrate. Sowing directly into open ground is not prohibited. You should not deepen the seeds during the sowing process, especially in pre-prepared barbs. They can be evenly scattered over the soil surface, sprinkled with light soil and poured with settled warm water. After watering, the crops are covered with glass or foil (with constant ventilation).
Usually, the entrances hatch after 2-3 weeks, however, such periods assume a temperature of at least 18-20C. With the appearance of two true leaves on the seedlings, a pick is carried out. When growing seedlings, seedlings are planted not earlier than the beginning of June. The optimum distance between plants is 20-30 cm. Care is similar to any other species belonging to the genus Aquilegia.
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