Double Yellow and Orange Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

This double columbine (Aquilegia) bears fully double blooms in warm yellow and orange: a cheerful twist on the classic spurred columbine form. Plants form neat mounds of lacy foliage with flowers held above on slender stems in spring, and self-sow gently for years of color in part-shade beds.

Why choose our seeds?

• Fully double blooms in warm yellow and orange
• Graceful in part-shade borders and cottage gardens
• Self-sows gently for returning color

How to grow Double Yellow and Orange Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

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

• Cold stratification for 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator (damp paper towel in a sealed bag) improves germination.
• Surface sow: press seed into the mix without covering; light is essential for germination.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Required for germination; keep the tray bright.
• Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C).
• Humidity: Keep covered until germination to hold in moisture.

Germination

• Germination takes 21-30 days.
• Keep evenly moist under a dome; plants may not bloom the first year.

Transplanting

• Harden off for 7-10 days, then plant out 12-18 inches apart.
• Set out while the soil is still cool in spring.

Care Tips

• Sun: Part shade; full sun only in cool climates.
• Water: Keep evenly moist but not soggy.
• Fertilizer: A light spring feeding is enough; mulch with compost as new growth emerges.
• Deadhead to extend bloom; leave some seed heads if you want volunteers.

Bloom Time:

Spring to early summer.