{"product_id":"aquilegia-chrysantha-yellow-queen-seeds","title":"Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 Seeds \/ pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'\u003c\/strong\u003e, the golden columbine, bears masses of bright golden-yellow flowers up to 3 inches across, held upright rather than nodding, each with very long, outward-curving spurs and a bouquet of yellow anthers. Blooms rise on long stems above ferny, mid-green foliage on plants 2 to 3 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlightly fragrant and tolerant of more sun and heat than many columbines, 'Yellow Queen' brightens lightly shaded borders and cottage gardens in late spring to early summer, and self-sows gently if not deadheaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose our seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright golden-yellow, upward-facing blooms with exceptionally long spurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly fragrant; more heat- and sun-tolerant than many columbines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraceful ferny foliage; good for lightly shaded borders and cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose Your Planting Method\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoors: Start indoors in late winter to spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoors: Sow directly in the garden in spring after frost danger, or in late summer to early autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrepare Your Materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-draining potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray bottle for misting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSowing the Seeds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover seeds lightly with fine compost and water well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor better germination, chill the sown seeds in a refrigerator for about 3 weeks, then move to warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProvide the Right Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Bright, indirect light; light to moderate shade suits growing plants, especially in hot climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 60–70°F (15–21°C) after chilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: Keep evenly moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGermination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination is slow and variable — often 3 to 6 weeks, sometimes longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant carefully when seedlings are large enough to handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant out in autumn or the following spring after hardening off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: About 12 inches (30 cm) apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun: Light to moderate shade; tolerates considerable sun with adequate moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Regular moisture in fertile, well-drained soil; dislikes waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilizer: Compost at planting is enough; avoid heavy feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead to reduce self-seeding, or leave heads to naturalize. Cut foliage back if it declines in midsummer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooms for weeks in late spring to early summer, generally from the second year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pemdas Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48402783731918,"sku":"new4 - 112","price":3.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5109\/8574\/files\/il_fullxfull.6911747012_bteq.jpg?v=1790473789","url":"https:\/\/pemdasgarden.com\/products\/aquilegia-chrysantha-yellow-queen-seeds","provider":"Pemdas Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}