Is the leaf curling the only problem? Are the leaves mottled and dead at the edges.?The touchwood aquilegias site has full details. I'd leave it a bit and see if it grows out of it. If the leaves go yellow and mildewed, then burn it.
I've already pulled one out! What I've noticed is that the few that appear to have it are all in full sun. Maybe they're dehydrated. I must admit that l saw another one but with flower buds and I couldn't bring myself to do it.
All are wild self-seeders so hopefully they are a bit more resistant than the fancy ones.
It does look like they are infected. I had one or two sickly looking plants last year which I got rid of. It seems that growing plants in close proximity is a factor. Mine are dotted about which is perhaps why the majority seem to be healthy so far.
I feel so sorry for specialist growers. They must be devastated.
I sowed my Aquilegia seeds in the cold greenhouse in modula trays last October. They germinated alright but by January the leaves were mottled grey/brown and the plants looked almost dead. Those on here with far more knowledge than I have, suggested putting the modular trays outside, which I promptly did, and incredibly the Aquilegia plants regained their green colour and have gone on to grow into healthy looking plants, which I am now in the midst of planting out into their final positions. I am looking forward to a stunning array of colourful flowers in the coming summer.
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I'd pull it out straight away, bag it and bin it.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks dove. There's only one or two dotted about at the moment
Is the leaf curling the only problem? Are the leaves mottled and dead at the edges.?The touchwood aquilegias site has full details. I'd leave it a bit and see if it grows out of it. If the leaves go yellow and mildewed, then burn it.
I've already pulled one out! What I've noticed is that the few that appear to have it are all in full sun. Maybe they're dehydrated. I must admit that l saw another one but with flower buds and I couldn't bring myself to do it.
All are wild self-seeders so hopefully they are a bit more resistant than the fancy ones.
The aquilegia mildew shows up as light green and dark green mottled leaves at first, and progresses to a powdery stage later.
Leaves aren't mottled, they look pale and are curling sideways if that makes sense
Give them a watering and check in the morning.
Now I'm on the laptop I can give you the Touchwood site for reference.
http://www.touchwoodplants.co.uk/aquilegia-downy-mildew.htm
You've got me worried. I have been around the garden inspecting. I think mine are OK, Mine do not have buds yet. They must be a bit behind yours.
Thanks fidget, just going to check out the link
It does look like they are infected. I had one or two sickly looking plants last year which I got rid of. It seems that growing plants in close proximity is a factor. Mine are dotted about which is perhaps why the majority seem to be healthy so far.
I feel so sorry for specialist growers. They must be devastated.
I sowed my Aquilegia seeds in the cold greenhouse in modula trays last October. They germinated alright but by January the leaves were mottled grey/brown and the plants looked almost dead. Those on here with far more knowledge than I have, suggested putting the modular trays outside, which I promptly did, and incredibly the Aquilegia plants regained their green colour and have gone on to grow into healthy looking plants, which I am now in the midst of planting out into their final positions. I am looking forward to a stunning array of colourful flowers in the coming summer.