Aquilegia 'Crimson Star' Columbine 'Crimson Star' Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Aquilegia ‘Crimson Star’ is a columbine with striking blooms: long, bright crimson-red spurs, a white to cream corolla, and yellow stamens. Plants reach 24–30 inches and flower in late spring to early summer. Seed-grown plants may vary slightly from the named parent.

Why choose our seeds?

• Eye-catching crimson-red spurs with a white to cream corolla
• Tall 24–30 inch plants for the middle of the border
• Charming late-spring to early-summer flowers

How to grow Aquilegia 'Crimson Star' Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow after the danger of frost has passed.

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 or barely cover; light aids germination.
• A period of cold, moist treatment before sowing can improve germination.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Sun to part shade.
• Temperature: About 65–70°F (18–21°C).

Germination

• Seedlings often take 21–30 days to emerge.
• Keep the mix lightly moist until seedlings appear.

Transplanting

• Plant out after the last frost when seedlings are sturdy.
• Harden off indoor-grown plants before planting out.
• Space plants 12–18 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to part shade; light shade prolongs flowering.
• Water: Moist, well-drained soil; do not let plants sit in soggy soil.
• Remove spent flower stems to keep plants tidy.

Bloom Time:

Late spring to early summer.