Columbine Flower Seeds Packet

$4.95

The Columbine (Aquilegia) is a delicate and graceful perennial flower known for its unique, spurred blossoms that resemble a cluster of tiny, dangling bells. The blooms come in a variety of colors, including blue, purple, red, pink, yellow, and white, often with contrasting hues. Their nectar-rich flowers make them a favorite among pollinators, especially hummingbirds and bees. Columbines are prized for their ability to thrive in various garden settings, including woodland gardens, borders, and rock gardens. Columbine is a charming, easy-to-grow perennial that adds elegance to any garden. With its delicate, spurred flowers, ability to attract pollinators, and low-maintenance care, it is a fantastic choice for shady and woodland gardens.
Product Detail
  • Plant Type: Perennial Zones 3-9
  • Genus: Aquilegia
  • Plant Height/Width: 1-3 inches high, 6" to 2ft wide
  • Season: Blooms late spring and early summer
  • Exposure: Part Shade. Will tolerate full sun
  • Difficulty: Easy

When to start?

  • plant in spring

Where to start and how to sow?

  • Transplant (recommended): Sow 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Transplant out after the last frost. Barely cover the seed as light aids germination. Transplant to larger containers or cell packs when first true leaves appear.
  • Direct sow: once the soil has warmed to 65°F (18°C). Sow directly into the seed bed in groups of 3-4 seeds. Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.

How to keep happy?

  • Should be 10"-15" between plants. Prefers light shade and humus-rich, well-drained soil.
  • Will tolerate full sun where summers are cool and plants can be kept watered. Winter mulching in cold climates, after the first frost is recommended.

Columbine

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Pruning

Columbine requires minimal pruning. Once blooms fade, a full trim prompts fresh leaf growth.

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Pruning

Columbine requires minimal pruning. Once blooms fade, a full trim prompts fresh leaf growth.


The Brief and Glorious History of the Purple Peas

Columbine dazzles with its colorful blooms and quirky spurs, a hit among pollinators. With a history stretching over 114 million years (they might be one of the oldest flowerin plants found in fossils!!), it's the OG love symbol of gardens. Those nectar spurs? They're like nature's happy hour, attracting hummingbirds and bees for a sip and a pollination party!

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