William Guiness Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

William Guiness is a striking columbine (Aquilegia) with deep wine-purple, spurred blooms set against white inner petals. It brings dramatic contrast to borders, cottage gardens and partially shaded beds in late spring.

Why choose our seeds?

• Deep wine-purple and white bicolored blooms with spurs
• Striking contrast for borders and cottage gardens
• Tolerates partial shade where many flowers struggle

How to grow William Guiness Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date.
• Outdoors: Sow directly in early spring after the last frost, or in fall so winter provides natural cold stratification.

Prepare Your Materials

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

Sowing the Seeds

• Chill seeds first: place in a damp paper towel in a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.
• Surface-sow — press seeds gently into moist mix and do not bury them deeply; they need light to germinate.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light; needs light to germinate.
• Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C) for germination.
• Humidity: A light cover helps keep the surface evenly moist.

Germination

• 21-30 days.
• Grow on in cool, bright conditions; transplant when seedlings have 2-3 true leaves.

Transplanting

• Plant out after the last frost; harden seedlings off for 7-10 days first.
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Care Tips

• Sun: Partial shade preferred; full sun 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; leave a few seed heads if you want plants to self-sow.

Bloom Time:

Late spring to early summer; seed-grown plants usually bloom the following year.