Aquilegia Alpine Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Aquilegia Alpine Columbine is a compact columbine suited to rock gardens, alpine beds, and the front of borders, with nodding blooms in cool blue and violet tones above neat mounds of foliage. It is well suited to cooler gardens and part-shade spots.

Why choose our seeds?

• Compact habit for rock gardens and border fronts
• Nodding blue and violet blooms in spring
• Suited to cooler gardens and part-shade spots

How to grow Aquilegia Alpine Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Cold-stratify first - place seeds in a damp paper towel in a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks - then start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow outdoors in late summer or fall so winter provides the chilling naturally.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed trays with drainage
• Seed-starting mix
• Damp paper towel and plastic bag for stratifying

Sowing the Seeds

• Surface sow and press seeds into the mix - they need light to germinate, so do not bury them.
• Mist gently after sowing.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light.
• Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C) after stratification.

Germination

• Seeds sprout in 21-30 days.
• Keep the mix evenly moist.

Transplanting

• Pot up when seedlings have several true leaves.
• Plant out after the last frost; space 12-18 inches apart.
• Harden off for 7-10 days before planting out.

Care Tips

• Sun: Part shade (full sun is fine in cool climates).
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; mulch to keep roots cool.
• Fertilizer: Light feeding in spring.
• Extra: Deadhead to extend bloom; leave a few seed heads for self-sowing.

Bloom Time:

Spring to early summer.