Product Review
Aquilegia canadensis, or Columbine, is a well-known and popular perennial that is very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. The foliage is lacey looking and bluish green in color. This variety, Eastern Red, is native to the United States, and it has bell-shaped flowers of red with a yellow corolla. The bloom season is late spring through the first of summer, and after the blooms are spent, cut the plant back, and the foliage still adds an attractive ground cover. These perennials add beauty to meadows, woodlands, and look wonderful in natural settings. Columbines prefer full sun to partial shade and rich well-drained soil. They are hardy plants, and they are usually resistant to deer. Start the seeds directly outside in a sunny location in early spring. The cold temperatures help to break the dormancy of the seed. Use 3 - 4 seeds per plant and space them about 16 inches apart, press the seed into soil but do not cover it and keep the seed moist. Once temperatures warm, around 68F, germination is usually within 28 days. In areas with a late spring, the seed can be started indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost is expected and transplanted outside when frost danger has passed. Columbines readily reseed themselves.
- ELEGANT HEIGHT: Our Eastern Red Columbine flower seeds grow to a height of 18-24 inches, adding vertical interest to your garden. Suitable for borders, flower beds, or containers, these perennials will return year after year, offering vibrant blooms and beautiful foliage. Their height creates a striking presence, making them a great addition to various flower garden designs, large or small.
- ADAPTABLE GROWTH: Growing in USDA Zones 3–9, our Columbine perennial flower seeds adapt well to diverse climates and environments. Whether planted in full sun or partial shade, they grow beautifully. Our plants offer flexibility when planning your garden and are known for their hardiness, blooming season after season while adding lasting beauty to any garden space.
- VIBRANT BLOOMS: This flower seed variety produces a vibrant red with yellow corolla flowers, making it a stunning addition to any garden. Blooming from spring to early summer, the colorful flowers last for several weeks, creating an eye-catching display. The wide range of colors ensures your garden stands out, attracting pollinators and enhancing its charm.
- GORGEOUS CUT FLOWERS & GROUND COVER: Our Columbine perennial flowers make stunning cut flowers for floral arrangements. After blooming, trimming them back creates a lacy ground cover, making them useful ground cover flower seeds that add texture and interest to your landscape. This feature ensures your garden looks appealing year-round.
- EASY PLANTING TIPS: Columbine perennial plants grow well in rich, well-drained soil and should be spaced 16 inches apart with 3–4 seeds per plant for growth. Press the seeds into the soil but don’t cover them, as light is necessary for germination. Plant seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost for early blooms or directly sow outdoors after frost season for a vibrant garden.
