Aquilegia Earlybird Purple and Yellow Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Earlybird Purple and Yellow is a compact columbine (Aquilegia) in the early-flowering Earlybird style, bearing two-toned purple-and-yellow blooms. Plants form tidy mounds about 9-11 inches tall, with spring flowers held just above the foliage. Well suited to the front of borders, edging, and containers.

Why choose our seeds?

• Two-toned purple-and-yellow blooms on compact plants
• Early-flowering habit for spring color
• 25 seeds per packet

How to grow Aquilegia Earlybird Purple and Yellow Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow in spring after the last frost, or in late summer for natural winter stratification.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Humidity dome or plastic wrap (to hold in moisture)
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface and press gently into the mix — columbine seed needs light to germinate; do not bury it.
• For best results, cold-stratify: refrigerate seeds in a damp paper towel in a sealed bag for 3-4 weeks before sowing.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun on the tray.
• Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C) for germination.

Germination

• Germination takes 21-30 days and can be uneven — keep the tray evenly moist and be patient.
• A humidity dome helps hold moisture during the long wait.

Transplanting

• Transplant when seedlings have 2-3 true leaves, after hardening off.
• Space plants 10-12 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Partial shade is ideal; full sun is tolerated in cool climates.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.
• Fertilizer: A light feeding of balanced fertilizer in spring is enough.
• Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming; leave a few seed heads if you want self-sown seedlings.

Bloom Time:

Blooms in spring, earlier than many columbines.