Alpine Blue Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Alpine Blue is a compact columbine (Aquilegia) with clear blue, spurred blooms. Its neat habit suits the front of borders, rock gardens and containers, and it tolerates the cooler conditions and partial shade columbines prefer.

Why choose our seeds?

• Clear blue, spurred blooms on compact plants
• Good for rock gardens, edging and containers
• Tolerates partial shade and cooler conditions

How to grow Alpine Blue Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date.
• Outdoors: Sow directly in early spring after the last frost, or in fall so winter provides natural cold stratification.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Humidity dome or clear plastic cover (optional)
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Chill seeds first: place in a damp paper towel in a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.
• Surface-sow — press seeds gently into moist mix and do not bury them deeply; they need light to germinate.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light; needs light to germinate.
• Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C) for germination.
• Humidity: A light cover helps keep the surface evenly moist.

Germination

• 21-30 days.
• Grow on in cool, bright conditions; transplant when seedlings have 2-3 true leaves.

Transplanting

• Plant out after the last frost; harden seedlings off for 7-10 days first.
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Care Tips

• Sun: Partial shade preferred; full sun in cool climates.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.
• Fertilizer: Light feeding with a balanced fertilizer once in spring is enough.
• Deadhead spent flowers to extend the bloom season; leave a few seed heads if you want plants to self-sow.

Bloom Time:

Late spring to early summer; seed-grown plants usually bloom the following year.