Up for sale is one pack of 200 Dwarf Mixed Color Columbine flower seeds. Striking flowers that encompass colors from pinks and purples to reds and yellows with semi-double and fully double petals. Much smaller than the McKana Columbine these are are good for zones 3-9 and return year after year.
We offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.
CULTURE
Soil temperature: 70 degrees fahrenheit
Germination lighting: Light
Germination days: 14 days
Weeks indoor: 10 Weeks
Seed Depth: 1/8" inch
Seed Spacing: 20 inches
Plant spread: 18 inches
Plant height: 16"
Plant type: Perennial
You can start these early in trays about 10 weeks before your last frost. If in trays transplant to larger pots or cells once the true leaves appear ( generally the second set of leaves). These need light to germinate so sow on the surface of your potting material and lightly dust with vermiculite or sand.
You can also direct seed these in spring after your last frost. They prefer sunlight to germinate so till enriched garden soil 6" deep and scatter you seeds on the surface. Cover thinly with sand or vermiculite, or in the garden a very light dusting of peat. They do not like late day heat so here in zone 7 we plant them where they get afternoon shade. Those in mild climates should plant in full sun.
All columbine are slow growing perennials and usually start to flower in their second year.