McKana Giant Mix Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

McKana Giant Mix Columbine (Aquilegia x hybrida) is a classic long-spurred columbine mix with exceptionally large 3-inch blooms in shades of blue, pink, maroon, purple, yellow, and white. Plants grow 24-36 inches tall and return year after year, lighting up partially shaded borders in late spring.

Why choose our seeds?

• Extra-large, long-spurred blooms in a wide color range
• Tall 24- to 36-inch plants for the middle of the border
• Returns each year and self-sows gently once established

How to grow McKana Giant Mix Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

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

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Damp paper towel and a sealed bag for stratification
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• First, cold stratify: place seeds in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 3-6 weeks.
• Sow just below the surface and cover very lightly with fine mix; press gently.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light for seedlings.
• Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C) after stratification.

Germination

• Seeds sprout in 21-30 days; keep the mix lightly moist the whole time.
• Be patient - columbine is naturally slow and uneven to germinate.

Transplanting

• Move seedlings to individual pots when they can be handled.
• Set plants out after the last frost, spacing 8-12 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is welcome in hot climates.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; plants prefer rich, well-drained soil.
• Fertilizer: A light spring feeding is enough.
• Plants often bloom in their second year; leave some seed heads if you want volunteers.

Bloom Time:

Late spring to early summer, typically from the second year after sowing.