Aquilegia 'Earlybird Purple Blue' Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Aquilegia 'Earlybird Purple Blue' is a compact columbine with violet-blue and white bicolor blooms on short, sturdy stems. Its tidy habit suits the front of borders, containers and rock gardens.

Why choose our seeds?

• Violet-blue and white bicolor blooms on a compact, well-branched plant
• A neat columbine for edging, containers and rock gardens
• Graceful flowers on plants that stay attractive in part shade

How to grow Aquilegia 'Earlybird Purple Blue' Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Sow indoors in late winter; seeds need a cold period, so plan for stratification first.
• Outdoors: Sow directly outdoors in fall or early winter so the seeds receive a natural winter chill.

Prepare Your Materials

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

Sowing the Seeds

• Cold-stratify for about 30 days: mix seeds with moist sand or a damp paper towel in a sealed bag and refrigerate.
• Sow barely covered at 1/16 inch deep; the seeds benefit from light.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: some light during germination
• Temperature: 60-70°F (15-21°C) after stratification

Germination

• Seeds typically sprout in 3-4 weeks after the cold treatment.
• Keep the soil lightly moist but never soggy during germination.

Transplanting

• Plant out seedlings when large enough to handle, after the last frost.
• Space plants 10-12 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil.

Care Tips

• Sun: full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is welcome in hot climates.
• Water: keep the soil evenly moist; avoid letting young plants dry out.
• Deadhead spent blooms to keep the display tidy; allow some pods to mature if you want self-sown seedlings.

Bloom Time:

Late spring to early summer.