Caucasian columbine (Aquilegia olympica)

Caucasian columbine

Caucasian columbine is a perennial herb from the buttercup family, notable for its tall, slender stems reaching up to 90 cm. Its distinctive bell-shaped blue-purple flowers boast backward-pointing spurs, creating an elegant profile. Thriving in rocky, alpine terrains, caucasian columbine's deep root system allows it to access scarce water, making it well-adapted to high-altitude environments.

Scientific classification

Species

Caucasian columbine (Aquilegia olympica)

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

46 cm to 61 cm

Plant Height

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Caucasian columbine

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Caucasian columbine, native to mountainous regions, prefers moderate moisture and can tolerate dryness. It thrives in evenly moist soil, needing weekly watering. Typically grown outdoors, its water requirements fluctuate with its blooming cycle, necessitating increased watering during active growth to promote vibrant flowers.

Fertilize: For optimal growth of caucasian columbine, use a balanced fertilizer rich in N-P-K at half strength every 4-6 weeks during the growing season, reducing in late summer. Water caucasian columbine before fertilizing to prevent root burn. Adjust fertilization in cooler months due to slowed growth.

Pruning: Caucasian columbine features delicate flowers and graceful foliage, thriving with early to late spring pruning. Remove spent flower stems and damaged leaves to encourage reblooming, enhance air circulation, and prevent disease, leading to healthier growth.

Propagation: Caucasian columbine produces abundant seeds after blooming, which can be collected for fall sowing or may self-seed naturally. Its strong self-seeding ability requires management to prevent spreading. Additionally, to avoid hybridization and maintain plant characteristics, plant different species at regular intervals.

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