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SKU: GS0055
Columbine Crimson Star
Aquilegia vulgaris
The flower is not demanding and is easy to grow. Germination rate 70%, 76–104 seeds per packet.
€1.99
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- Germination measured for the batch
- Paper packet with the packing date
- Within two working days, anywhere in the country.
- Ordered by 15:00 — shipped the same working day
- 14-day return — the right of withdrawal by law
Specifications
- Origin
- Netherlands
- English name
- Aquilegia x hybrida Crimson Star
- Seeds per gram
- 900
- Germination rate
- 70%
- Seeds per packet
- 76-104
- Weight
- 0.005 kg
Sowing
Sow once the soil is warmer than 10 °C, in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Sow about three times as deep as the seed is thick, into finely raked soil with no clods on top. Spacing is as printed on the packet — thin the seedlings out after they come up. Water with a fine spray so the seed is not washed away, and keep only the strongest plants.
Description
Columbine Crimson Star: variety and characteristics
Columbine Crimson Star (Aquilegia vulgaris) is a perennial flower of the Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The flower is not demanding and is easy to grow.
Most of the numerous and graceful species are perennial herbaceous plants.
Aquilegia (columbine) is a delicate perennial flower with characteristic spurred blooms for partly shaded corners. It self-seeds and flowers for years.
Key features
- Measured germination rate of the batch: 70%
- Seeds per packet: 76–104 pcs (0.1 g)
- Seed origin: Netherlands
- Sowing: February and March; seedlings
- Flowering: May – July
- Position: sun to partial shade
When to sow Columbine Crimson Star
Columbine Crimson Star seeds are sown in February and March. The plants flower from May to July. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.
How to sow and grow Columbine Crimson Star
- Sowing method: seedlings
- Depth: on the surface
- Spacing: 30–40 cm
- Germination: 21–42 days; cold stratification needed
- Position: sun to partial shade
It is planted in soil made of equal parts peat, garden soil, sand and leaf mould. The soil is loosened, the seeds are placed on it and lightly sprinkled with the same soil. The flower blooms longest in partial shade.
Cold stratification for 3–4 weeks in a refrigerator significantly improves germination. Flowers from the second year.
Flowering and uses
Flowers in May–June.
Frequently asked questions
When should Columbine Crimson Star be sown?
The recommended sowing months are February and March. Sowing method: seedlings.
How many seeds are in the packet?
The packet contains 76–104 seeds, pack size 0.1 g.
What is the germination rate of the seeds?
The measured germination rate of this batch is 70%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.
How are aquilegia seeds sown?
Sow them in a moist substrate, keep them in a refrigerator for 3–4 weeks, then move them to 15–20 °C.
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