Cutting back aquilegia
 

Would there be any problem cutting back the flowering stems of our many
aquilegia once they have flowered? We have got so many of them and
although they really look fantastic in late spring/early summer, they
make the garden look quite tatty once they have had their day.

I realise that the plant won't have a chance to self seed but we do have
loads of them and I can always leave a few uncut if I ever need more.

TIA,

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Paul Giverin

British Jet Engine Website http://www.britjet.co.uk

No.

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Thanks Keith,Nottingham,England,UK.
"Paul Giverin" wrote in message
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Would there be any problem cutting back the flowering stems of our many
aquilegia once they have flowered? We have got so many of them and
although they really look fantastic in late spring/early summer, they
make the garden look quite tatty once they have had their day.

I realise that the plant won't have a chance to self seed but we do have
loads of them and I can always leave a few uncut if I ever need more.

TIA,

--
Paul Giverin

British Jet Engine Website http://www.britjet.co.uk

No problem at all. And you will probably find that although you think you
have cut them all back, some will still remain to self seed

Jeanne
"Paul Giverin" wrote in message
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Would there be any problem cutting back the flowering stems of our many
aquilegia once they have flowered? We have got so many of them and
although they really look fantastic in late spring/early summer, they make
the garden look quite tatty once they have had their day.

I realise that the plant won't have a chance to self seed but we do have
loads of them and I can always leave a few uncut if I ever need more.

TIA,

--
Paul Giverin

British Jet Engine Website http://www.britjet.co.uk

"Paul Giverin" wrote in message
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Would there be any problem cutting back the flowering stems of our many
aquilegia once they have flowered? We have got so many of them and
although they really look fantastic in late spring/early summer, they
make the garden look quite tatty once they have had their day.

I realise that the plant won't have a chance to self seed but we do have
loads of them and I can always leave a few uncut if I ever need more.

TIA,

--
Paul Giverin

British Jet Engine Website http://www.britjet.co.uk

I find the leaves go a bit tatty too, and I either snip off the worst old
leaves over
a period of weeks or decapitate the entire plant. You get nice new leaves
coming through after a few weeks, and Aquilegia leaves are fairly decorative
IMO.

Andy.