Aquilegia Blue Barlow Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Aquilegia Blue Barlow Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) bears double, spurless, pompom-like flowers in a rich violet-blue. Plants reach about 24 inches tall and bloom in May and June in partial shade, and the spent flowers readily self-sow, so plants often return on their own in following seasons.

Why choose our seeds?

• Double, spurless pompom-like flowers in violet-blue
• Blooms in May and June
• Prefers partial shade

How to grow Aquilegia Blue Barlow Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost; cold-stratify seed in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks first.
• Outdoors: Sow outdoors in late fall (which provides natural cold stratification) or in early spring after the last frost.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface of moist seed-starting mix and press gently; cover only lightly, as seeds need some light.
• If stratifying, mix seed with damp sand in a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks, then sow.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light for germination; established plants prefer partial shade.
• Temperature: 60-70°F (16-21°C) after the cold period.

Germination

• Seeds germinate slowly and unevenly, typically in 2-4 weeks after the cold treatment.
• Keep the seed tray evenly moist throughout.

Transplanting

• Transplant in spring after the last frost, or move autumn-sown seedlings the following spring.
• Space plants 12-18 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Partial shade; tolerates full sun where summers are cool and soil stays moist.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; do not let plants dry out completely in summer.
• Fertilizer: A light top-dressing of compost in spring is usually sufficient.
• Leave a few seed heads on the plants if you want them to self-sow for next year.

Bloom Time:

May to June.