Hi I bought Aquilegia Kew seed collection - sweet rainbows last year and wa : Grows on You

Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

Hi
I bought Aquilegia Kew seed collection - sweet rainbows last year and was really pleased that all seeds grew and flourished. This year all plants produced lovely flowers

However i am so disappointed that all the flowers on all the plants have their heads facing downwards so unless you actually lift the head you dont get to see the beautiful structure and colours is this typical of columbines?
I have grown aquilegia many times in the past and never had this problem?
many thanks
marion

On plant Aquilegia

27 May, 2014

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Seaburngirl

most of mine hang down, some varieties have been bred for outward facing flowers.
so in a nutshell this is normal for them.

27 May, 2014

Teadrinker

I think maybe the Nora Barlow types are more outward facing than the long-spurred types. I've only really grown the LS types and yes they face down, apart from when they're ready to deadhead.

27 May, 2014

Marionmckay

Many thanks for your responses
I think I might move them to a higher position or bend down more :))

3 Jun, 2014

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