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Columbine Seeds - Eastern Red
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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.
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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.
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.
