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Super Seeds Aquilegia Caerulea Columbine Blue Beautiful Flower 100+ Pcs
Aquilegia Caerulea Columbine Blue is a large upright variety standing above deeply cut light green foliage with white petals and unusually showy spurs in a stunning powder blue. “Coerule” is Latin for “blue”. One of the easiest and most rewarding Perennials available producing long spurred blooms from late spring to early summer. Best grown in a sunny to partially shaded location, with a humus rich, slightly acidic soil. Height 75cm.
Cultivation Advice Aquilegia Caerulea Columbine Blue
If not sown immediately keep the seed packet in a standard fridge to maximise the life of this seed type.
To maximise germination seeds should cold-treated (stratified) first. Place the still-sealed packet in the salad drawer of the fridge for a week or two.
Surface sow from February to June on fine free draining compost and very lightly cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or fine vermiculite.
Early sowing’s of this variety may flower in their first year, with a main display from second year onward’s.
Best placed in propagator 50-55 F or inside a clear polythene bag in order to maintain humidity. Exclude light until first seedlings show.
When large enough to handle transplant into pots and grow Delphinium plants on gradually acclimatizing to outdoors conditions after all risk of frost has passed.
Plant to final growing position when large enough 18 in apart in moist well drained soil in full sun sheltered from strong winds.
Ensure young plants are protected from slugs and snails.
SHIPPING
Estimate delivery time is 5 to 8 weeks
PACKAGE
1 Lot Seeds (approx. 120 seeds)
Cultivation Advice Aquilegia Caerulea Columbine Blue
If not sown immediately keep the seed packet in a standard fridge to maximise the life of this seed type.
To maximise germination seeds should cold-treated (stratified) first. Place the still-sealed packet in the salad drawer of the fridge for a week or two.
Surface sow from February to June on fine free draining compost and very lightly cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or fine vermiculite.
Early sowing’s of this variety may flower in their first year, with a main display from second year onward’s.
Best placed in propagator 50-55 F or inside a clear polythene bag in order to maintain humidity. Exclude light until first seedlings show.
When large enough to handle transplant into pots and grow Delphinium plants on gradually acclimatizing to outdoors conditions after all risk of frost has passed.
Plant to final growing position when large enough 18 in apart in moist well drained soil in full sun sheltered from strong winds.
Ensure young plants are protected from slugs and snails.
SHIPPING
Estimate delivery time is 5 to 8 weeks
PACKAGE
1 Lot Seeds (approx. 120 seeds)
ID, Maluku