Aquilegia Vulgaris Columbine Seeds for Planting – Distinctive nodding blooms for Plant Collections
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Garden Plant
- Germination Time 21-40 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 25-40 cm
- Sunlight Partial shade to full sun
- Soil Type Humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Watering Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist
- Ideal Temperature 15-24°C
- Blooming Time Flowers in spring to early summer; mature plants in following years
- Suitable For Garden beds, perennial borders, rock gardens, plant collections
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Cold stratification may improve germination; label trays with sowing date
Description
Aquilegia vulgaris is a perennial garden plant known for distinctive nodding blooms that suit garden beds, perennial borders, rock gardens and plant collections. Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep and space plants 25-40 cm apart in partial shade to full sun, on humus-rich, well-drained soil. Keep soil evenly moist and aim for 15-24°C. Germination takes 21-40 days, and flowers appear in spring to early summer with mature plants in following years. Cold stratification may improve germination.