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Columbine (Aquilegia Caerulea Mix) - Highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, this easy-to-grow Columbine seed mix is a wonderful addition to the summer border. Growing readily from Columbine flower seed, this Columbine mix features large, 4 inch flowers.MORE COLUMBINE OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring and early summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Rich, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
16 inches
Columbine (Aquilegia Caerulea Mix) - Highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, this easy-to-grow Columbine seed mix is a wonderful addition to the summer border. Growing readily from Columbine flower seed, this Columbine mix features large, 4 inch flowers. The foliage is also very special with its fancy-lobed, dusky blue-green leaves.
Attract pollinators
Columbine attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators all while being deer and rabbit resistant!
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How to grow
How To Grow Columbine Mix From Seed: Sow Columbine flower seeds in starter trays indoor 6 - 8 weeks before last expected frost if starting this seed indoors. Press the flower seed into the soil but do not cover it. Light is beneficial to germination.
Columbine flower seed can also be directly sown into prepared seed beds with loosened, weed free soil after frost season has passed. Sow the Columbine seed in groups of 3 - 4, and space the seed groups 16 inches apart. Thin to the strongest plant.
- Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Depth: Do not cover, but press into soil
Flower Specifications
Columbines are one of the easiest of all perennials. They adapt to many different kinds of climate and sun conditions. Their flowers are a treasure in spring and when they are through flowering, their waxy green foliage continues to add grace to the garden. Plant seeds in a mixed border or in a mass by themselves. If you cut them back after they bloom, they make a nice lacy ground cover.
- Height: 24 - 36 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant & drought tolerant
Common Questions
How long can columbine live?
A columbine plant usually lives only two to three years. However, they are abundant self-seeders so you might not even notice when the original plant dies.
Can columbine grow indoors?
In most cases, columbine grown in containers indoors will provide you with beautiful foliage but no blooms. These plants thrive in outdoor soil.
Do I need to deadhead my columbine flowers?
This depends on what you want from your plants. If you deadhead columbine your plant may give you a longer bloom season, however it will not be able to drop seeds for new plants for the next growing season.
Should I fertilize my columbine plants?
Yes, it does best with a water-soluble fertilizer monthly. This encourages thick foliage and brighter flowers. Be sure to follow package instructions.
Flower Specifications
SEEDS PER POUND
362,874
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
18 - 24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring and early summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, rocky, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant or 9 - 11 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
16 inches
Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis Eastern Red Columbine) - Start Columbine seeds to grow this great perennial that blooms early in the season. Native to much of the United States, Eastern Red Columbine is a charming plant with attractive foliage and showy flowers. Establishing from Columbine flower seeds, this plant grows up to 24 - 36 inches tall, with blue-green leaves growing at the base and along the stems. The Eastern Red Columbine has uniquely shaped bell-like red flowers with a contrasting yellow corolla.
Attracts pollinators
The Eastern Red Columbine, or sometimes called Wild Columbine or Canadian Columbine, is very showy and attracts lots of attention. Columbine plants are a great addition to the hummingbird and butterfly garden.
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How to grow
How To Grow Columbine From Seed: Directly sow Aquilegia Canadensis seeds in the late fall or early winter by lightly tamping the wild flower seed into the soil. Do not cover the Columbine seeds as they need light to germinate, which will not take place until spring when temperature conditions are just right. If you decide to directly sow the Columbine flower seeds in spring, plan on giving the Columbine seed a cold treatment first.
Using a damp paper towel, spread the Columbine seeds on the towel, fold it up and place it in a ziploc bag. Place the bag into the refrigerator for 3 - 4 weeks. After the cold treatment, sow the Columbine flower seed directly into prepared soil. Eastern Red Columbine plants will flower the second year after germinating from wild flower seed.
- Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant or 9 - 11 pounds per acre
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Depth: Do not cover seed but press into the soil
Flower Specifications
Eastern Red Columbines are very useful for meadows and woodland plantings. They naturally add beauty to any setting. The Columbine plants are hardy, and they readily re-seed themselves. They also do well in a wide variety of settings and different soils. They can handle full sun in cool summer areas, but they would prefer partial shade in the afternoons in hotter regions.
- Height: 24 - 36 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes