Product Description
Overview
Aquilegia Flower Seeds, also known as Columbine, yield charming, nodding flowers in a range of vibrant shades. Their distinctive spurred petals and airy foliage add elegance to any garden setting. Perfect for shaded beds, woodland gardens, or borders, Aquilegia plants bloom beautifully in late spring to early summer, offering both charm and resilience.
Key Features
- Produces stunning, long-spurred flowers in mixed colors.
- Excellent for cottage gardens, borders, and shady spots.
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Non-GMO and easy to germinate.
- Perennial plant for lasting beauty year after year.
- Thrives in cooler climates with minimal maintenance.
Specifications
- Common Name: Aquilegia / Columbine
- Scientific Name: Aquilegia vulgaris
- Flower Color: Mixed shades (Blue, Pink, White, Purple, Red)
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
- Height: 18–30 inches
- Sunlight Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Sun
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate
- Germination Time: 14–21 days
- USDA Zones: 3–9
- Maintenance Level: Low
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
Planting & Growing Guide
- Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
- Press seeds lightly into the soil surface — do not cover deeply.
- Keep soil moist and at 65–70°F (18–21°C) for germination.
- Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost risk has passed.
- Space plants 12–15 inches apart for proper airflow.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering.
