Columbines enrich every summer garden with their pretty flowers. But sometimes the flowers don't bloom. You can find out why this could be and what you can do about it in this article.
Why isn't my columbine blooming?
Aquilegias usually start to bloom in May at the latest. If this is not the case with your plants, they may be too shady, have been watered too much or too little or are simply too old.
When should the columbine start blooming at the latest?
The main flowering time of the columbine is inMay Some varieties can also bloom into July. If your columbines don't bloom by June, you may suspect something is wrong. The probability that the columbines will start to bloom is very low.
What could be the reason why my columbines are not blooming?
Causes for a columbine not blooming can includelocation,careor itsagebe. In shady locations, the columbines do not grow as large and may produce only a few or even no flowers. Even if you watered too much or too little, this could have damaged the columbines. The flowering plants prefer always moist soil, but do not tolerate waterlogging. Columbines are perennials and are very frost hardy, but their lifespan is rarely more than four years. After this time, the plant may slowly die and be too old to bloom again.
Are there other causes for a columbine not blooming?
Another reason for a lack of flowering could be anunfavorable crossing. Different varieties of columbine like to cross each other and thus always produce new sights. It may be that a particular cross produces few or no flowers.
What can I do if my columbines aren't blooming?
The first step is to make sure your columbines receive sufficientsunlight and water. Maybe they will recover quickly, or maybe they will need time until next year. If the plant has already had several years of life, it may be time to replace it. If you collected seeds (€5.00 on Amazon) after the last flowering, you can sow them again next spring. Alternatively, you can get the seeds from specialist retailers.
Tip
Let columbines bloom twice a year
You can also try to encourage a second columbine bloom in the same year. To do this, you have to cut off the withered stems after the first flowering. With a bit of luck, the buttercup plants will bloom a second time in late summer.
