Aquilegia Winky Double Rose White Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Winky Double Rose White is a compact columbine (Aquilegia) selection with upward-facing, double blooms in rose and white over neat mounds of lobed foliage. Its tidy habit suits the front of borders and containers, and it flowers in spring. A short cold stratification before sowing gives the best germination.

Why choose our seeds?

• Double rose-and-white blooms held above the foliage
• Blooms late spring into summer
• Compact habit for borders and containers

How to grow Aquilegia Winky Double Rose White Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow outdoors in early spring, or in late summer to fall for natural winter chilling.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Humidity dome or clear plastic cover
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Cold stratify first: place seeds in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.
• Then surface sow — press into the mix and do not cover deeply, as light aids germination.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Light aids germination; give seedlings plenty of light after emergence.
• Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C) after stratification.
• Humidity: A humidity dome or plastic cover helps keep the surface moist; remove it once seedlings emerge.

Germination

• Germination typically takes 21-30 days after stratification.
• Keep the mix evenly moist throughout.

Transplanting

• Plant out after the last frost, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart.
• Harden off seedlings gradually over 7-10 days before transplanting.

Care Tips

• Sun: Partial shade; full sun is fine in cool climates.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.
• Fertilizer: Light feeding with a balanced fertilizer once in spring is enough.
• Deadhead spent flowers to extend the bloom season.

Bloom Time:

Spring to early summer.