Aquilegia Bordeaux Barlow Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Aquilegia Bordeaux Barlow belongs to the Barlow series of columbines, noted for fully double, spurless, upward-facing blooms shaped like small pompons. Bordeaux Barlow carries those double flowers in a deep wine-burgundy shade above ferny, gray-green divided foliage. It makes a fine cut flower and a lovely addition to shade and cottage gardens.

Why choose our seeds?

• Fully double, spurless pompon blooms in deep bordeaux-red
• Upward-facing flowers that show well in the border and in vases
• Ferny, divided foliage that looks good even between bloom periods

How to grow Aquilegia Bordeaux Barlow Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow directly in spring after the last frost, or in autumn for natural winter chilling.

Prepare Your Materials

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

Sowing the Seeds

• Surface-sow and press lightly into the soil; light is beneficial to germination, so do not cover deeply.
• Give the seed about 4 weeks of cold, moist chilling in the refrigerator before sowing for best results.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light; keep the sowing surface uncovered.
• Temperature: 65–70°F (18–21°C) for germination.
• Humidity: Keep the surface from drying out until emergence.

Germination

• Germination typically takes 21–30 days, though it can be erratic and take longer.
• Grow seedlings on cool and bright, and do not let the soil dry out.

Transplanting

• Transplant after the last frost; columbines dislike root disturbance, so handle young plants gently.
• Space plants 12–18 inches apart in rich, moist soil.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to part shade; rich, moist soil in part shade is preferred.
• Water: Water regularly; do not let the soil dry out completely.
• Fertilizer: A light spring feeding is sufficient.
• Remove faded flower stems to encourage more blooms; plants often self-seed.

Bloom Time:

Late spring to early summer.