Aquilegia Double Pleat Blackberry Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Aquilegia Double Pleat Blackberry Columbine is grown for its full, double blooms in deep blackberry-dark tones. This columbine brings rich color to partially shaded borders in spring; note that seed-grown plants can show natural variation.

Why choose our seeds?

• Full, double blooms in deep blackberry-dark tones
• Rich spring color for partially shaded borders
• Seed-grown plants can show natural variation in bloom form and shade

How to grow Aquilegia Double Pleat Blackberry Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors in late winter after a chilling period.
• Outdoors: Sow in fall for natural winter chilling and spring germination.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Plastic wrap or humidity dome (until germination)
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface or barely cover — light aids germination.
• Prechilling the seed (a few weeks of cold-moist stratification) improves results.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light.
• Temperature: 70–75°F (21–24°C).
• Humidity: Keep the surface evenly moist.

Germination

• Typically 21–28 days.
• Keep seedlings in bright, indirect light and evenly moist.

Transplanting

• Transplant after the last frost when seedlings are sturdy.
• Harden off before planting out.
• Space 10–15 inches apart in humus-rich, well-drained soil.

Care Tips

• Sun: Partial shade.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry spells.
• Fertilizer: Generally not heavy feeders.

Bloom Time:

Late spring to early summer.