This listing is for a package of 50 Columbine Barlow mix seed. Aka aquilegia vulgaris.
Perennial in zones 3-9. Plants will flower in their second year from seed planted in spring. Prefers light shade.
Gorgeous 1 1/2" fully double upward facing and nodding blooms. Unique addition to floral arrangements! Great cut flowers bloom from early spring to summer. Multiple strong, straight branches per plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Victorian colors include: Blue Barlow (violet), Aline Fairweather (rose), Black Barlow (almost black), Bordeaux Barlow (deep wine red), Miss M.I. Hush (dark purple), Nora Barlow (rose centers on white flowers with green tips), White Barlow (white), Christa (purple edged white).
Direct sow in spring when soil temps are minimum 65°. Or start seed indoors 8-10 weeks before your regions last frost date. Barely cover seed as it needs light for germination.
!!Seed requires stratification so you can refrigerate for 5+ days to a couple weeks before planting seed!!
Plant height 32"-42" Spacing 10"-15"