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Columbine - 1 (Aquilegia vulgalis)

I got seeds and grew these. Four variety of flowers came out.
I don't know every flower's name. Is common name or English name "Columbine" ?



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Yes,they are known as either columbine or aquilegia Tsuyoshi...........

11 Mar, 2009

 

They are also called granny's bonnet

12 Mar, 2009

Sid
Sid
 

I am growing LOTS of these from seed this year! They are favourits of mine :-)

12 Mar, 2009

 

Have just planted some pure white ones Sid,to help "lift" the shady woodland border..

12 Mar, 2009

Sid
Sid
 

That sounds nice Bb. Back last year I sowed A. 'Elegance' which has golden foliage and near-black flowers and also a MacKenna's Large Flowered Hybrids, whcih I've grown before and have an amazing range of colour combinations. Looking forward to them - should flower this year :-)

12 Mar, 2009

 

Sounds lovely Sid.We have some dark wine and some pink ones in already from last year.Thought the white ones would add some contrast !

Looking forward to seeing yours in flower !

12 Mar, 2009

Sid
Sid
 

So am I ;-)

13 Mar, 2009

 

Thank you so much. Bb and Bd
Are three names all common name ?

I'm lft seeing yours in flower too. Sd and Bb

14 Mar, 2009

 

I love the flowers on these. The leaves of mine tend to get a powdery mildew...any recommendations to ward this off ?

14 Mar, 2009

 

Yes...all three names well known.Thankyou Tsuyoshi.

14 Mar, 2009

 

Hi Tasteya, Sorry for late return.
Powdery mildew is very troublesome, I always use lime sulfur in winter. This contains calcium penta-sulfide and other calcium multi-sulfide, so if it will be mixed with acid, poisonus gas, hydrogen sulfide is genatated, Inhaling this gas, easily go to heaven. But this is rather effective, comparing to the others, but can't perfectly ward it off.
There is one limitation to use the sulfur, which is temperature and strong sunlight in summer. It is decomposed by ultra-violet light, and high temperature accelerates the chemical reaction. As the result, it becomes ineffective. The best season to use 'lime sulfur' is in winter. I always use it twice in February. How to use is showed on label or on a enclosure.
The mildew is keeping life in winter even on the surface of fallen leaves, tree, ground and the other matetials. so many things, including the planted area and all around have to be disinfected.
The water solution of lime surfur shows strong alkaline.

1 Apr, 2009



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