Aquilegia in the photo - sophistication of shapes and colors

Aquilegia flowers are so exotic that it is quite difficult to describe them. There are terry, non-double and semi-double. In the gallery of flowers aquilegia in the photo it looks just great.

Aquilegia is a relative of buttercups, familiar to everyone from childhood. Beloved by many gardeners, it has received several names: catchment - a literal translation from Latin of its scientific name; the flower of the elves was named for its unusual appearance; eagle - because of the decorative petals, similar to the claws of an eagle.

Mixed and cultivated varieties offer huge variety of colors. The aquilegia in the photo emphasizes the sophistication of the shape and shade of the flowers.

The height of the plant, depending on the type, varies from 15 centimeters to a meter.

A distinctive feature of aquilegia is unpretentiousness to the soil and temperature conditions. Reproduction occurs by self-sowing with the help of a fruit in the form of a pod, which throws out black seeds after ripening. Aquilegia seeds remain viable for up to 2 or even 5 years (if they are properly stored in a dry place). Sown seeds at the end of April in soil heated to a temperature of 16 degrees. Shoots appear in a month. It begins to bloom in May-June, and some species only at the end of summer, but flowering lasts for a whole month. One flower retains its decorative appearance for almost a week. Some species sometimes rebloom in early autumn.

If it is necessary to maintain the purity of the variety, aquilegia is propagated by cuttings or by dividing the bush.Optimal conditions for planting are well-draining soil and slight shade at midday during high sun. But in general it is a light-loving plant. Watering requires abundant regular watering.