Talkback: Growing aquilegias - Page 2

I've read in places that after flowering, aquilleges should be cut down to ground level. Who does this, or just leaves them to their own devices.

What, cut off those pretty leaves?  Just cut the dead flowers off if you do not want self-sets.

Monty recommends cutting back vigorously. They do regrow in a few weeks.i am fond of Purple Emporer which has lime green leaves. This year I grew MCKAnna giants - very pretty and not too tall. I do rescue seedlings and plant them where I want them! I am very fond of all the varieties and yes I grow them in pots too.