Red and Yellow Columbine 'Crimson Star', Aquilegia Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Red and Yellow Columbine 'Crimson Star' (Aquilegia) bears long-spurred crimson-red blooms with contrasting yellow centers in late spring. A classic bicolor for borders, cottage gardens and partly shaded beds.

Why choose our seeds?

• Long-spurred crimson-red blooms with yellow centers
• Flowers late spring to early summer
• Graceful, finely divided foliage with a neat mounded habit

How to grow Red and Yellow Columbine 'Crimson Star', Aquilegia seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow in fall for natural winter stratification.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Moist, well-draining seed-starting mix
• Humidity dome or plastic wrap

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface and press in gently - light aids germination.
• For better sprouting, chill seeds first: 3-4 weeks in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag in the refrigerator.

Provide the Right Conditions

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

Germination

• Seedlings typically emerge in 21-30 days.
• Keep the mix evenly moist; do not let it dry out.

Transplanting

• Harden off and transplant after frost when seedlings have 2-3 true leaves.
• Space plants 12-18 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Partial shade; tolerates full sun in cool climates.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist.
• Fertilizer: A light feeding with balanced fertilizer in spring is enough.
• Deadhead to extend bloom and prevent heavy self-sowing.

Bloom Time:

Late spring to early summer.