Aquilegia, Columbine, Mrs. Scott Elliot ~ 200 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Spring, Summer
Description
Aquilegia caerula
Perennial
Spring/summer bloom
Frost hardy
A butterfly, bee, & hummingbird favorite!
Renee imports Mrs. Scott Elliot Columbine from France, where an old firm still grows seed for these old-fashioned beauties. Their large elegant blossoms sway on wand-like stems above a cloud of lacy scalloped green foliage. The intricate flowers with their long graceful spurs are quite magical as they dance in combinations of white with pink, dark lavender, yellow, rose, claret and pale blue. Mrs. Scott Elliot is a favorite joy of spring and hummingbirds love them too!
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Details
Plant In: January - July
Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Space Seeds: 1 inch
Days to Germinate: 14 - 21 days
Mature Height: 2½ - 3 feet
TO START EARLY INDOORS
In early spring, 6 to 8 weeks before last expected frost date, sow seeds 1 inch apart in seed starting mix. Cover 1/8 inch deep, keep moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outdoors. Be patient; these small perennial seeds germinate slowly in 14 to 21 days. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant 2 to 3 inches apart into a deeper container so root systems have room to develop. Feed every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer. When plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions and plant 12 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
TO START OUTDOORS
Sow seeds in fine textured, well-drained soil when danger of frost is past. Space seeds 2 to 3 inches apart, cover 1/4 inch deep and gently firm soil. Keep evenly moist. When seedlings are well-established, thin 12 to 18 inches apart.
GROWING NOTES
Perennial Columbines sown indoors in January will bloom the same year. Seeds sown later, any time until mid-summer, will establish themselves to bloom the following spring. In hot summer areas, plant in partial shade. Where summers are moderate, plant in full sun. Columbines thrive in moist, fertile soil.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Columbine |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
| Plant Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Height (Range) | 25" - 36" |
| Spacing in Row | 1", thin/transplant to 12-18" |
| Planting Depth | 1/8" |
| Days to Germination | 14-21 days |