Blue Rocky Mountain Columbine Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in early fall, sowing the seed just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing after the last frost. These Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine flower seeds can also be started indoors, planted just below the surface of a flat and kept at a temperature of 60-65 degrees F until germination; keep the soil lightly moist.
Growing: Plant Aquilegia Caerulea seeds in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade; this flower appreciates being shielded from the midday sun. Keep the seedlings watered and control weeds. Mature plants tolerate some dryness, but should be watered in the heat of summer. Hot and humid weather may cause the plant to wilt, since this plant prefers cool weather and can survive light frosts. Flowers planted from seed will bloom in their second year of growth. After blooming, the foliage will die off. Established plants can be divided, though they will self sow readily; volunteer plants can easily be transplanted. Deadhead the wilted blossoms if new plants are not wanted. These flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees and resists deer. Its natural growth in rocky areas makes it a good choice for rock gardens.
Harvesting: Columbine makes a lovely cut flower. Choose blossoms that have just opened for the longest vase life. Keep in mind that this plant can be toxic and should not be ingested.
Seed Saving: Keep in mind that this plant will cross pollinate easily with other varieties of columbine. Watch the maturing seed pods carefully, since they will open and expose their seed when fully ripe. Shake the open pods into a container to remove the seed. Store Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine flower seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Colorado Blue Columbine, Colorado Columbine
Latin Name: Aquilegia caerulea
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 27,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 30 Inches
Color: White, Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
Beautiful Columbines
Really nice packaging and fast shipping. I am so happy to find seeds for only the blue columbines. They are my favorite. They grow naturally here in the Colorado mountains. I also have a pretty flower garden where I plant lots of Columbines. Thanks so much!
Blues, and so Wild
I just sowed the seeds at 9000 feet elevation, and I am looking for these to bloom flowers in the second season. The only thing with the order is I ordered two ounces of Blues (two packets). They gave me one packet of Blues, and they substituted a Wild Columbine packet for the second packet. They must be running low on Blues. I think the wilds will be ok, but I was hoping for Blues.
We do not ever substitute products so we mistakenly sent the Wild Columbine. We will reship and get you another Rocky Mountain Columbine! Our apologies.
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Blue columbine
Growing up in Colorado I loved the flowers and wanted them here in Nebraska where I live now. Haven't planted them yet.
State Flower of Colorado
Blue Rocky Mountain Columbine seeds arrived quickly and beautifully packaged in Mylar. Love the Quote from Ecc 3:11; "God has made everything beautiful in His time". These seeds are heading to Wisconsin where my friend will have a wee bit of Colorado to enjoy in her beautiful Fairy Garden. Can't wait to see how they shine!
Bruce
I haven't planted yet but the packaging is next level, and includes specific planting instructions. I will buy everything I can get from you. I will offer a second review when they germinate a year from now.
Very Satisfied!
Very please with the overall speed of delivery and the quality of the packaging. Looking forward to planting them this weekend.
We're so happy to hear this!
Columbine
Seeds arrived quickly, won't know about germination until later as I'm saving to fall plant.
Hope they grow year as well
I purchased 3 seed packets last year and was so pleased that I ordered many more. I can't wait for the weekend to plant.
Excellent products. Fast shipping
Pefect
As always well packed and quickly shipped...I wish you would expand your annual flower choices.
So far, so good!
Foil packaging for these seeds, the best. Shipping was prompt, noextra packaging. Also included were detailed instructions for germination. Wild seeds also may need pre-treatment for optimal germination. These details were also included. So far, so good...
Perfect
All of the items were just what I wanted and they were delivered fast.
Wonderful Seeds
The seeds are sprouting and I cannot wait till they are big enough to transplant outside and start blooming.
Good service
Prompt delivery, good price
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in early fall, sowing the seed just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing after the last frost. These Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine flower seeds can also be started indoors, planted just below the surface of a flat and kept at a temperature of 60-65 degrees F until germination; keep the soil lightly moist.
Growing: Plant Aquilegia Caerulea seeds in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade; this flower appreciates being shielded from the midday sun. Keep the seedlings watered and control weeds. Mature plants tolerate some dryness, but should be watered in the heat of summer. Hot and humid weather may cause the plant to wilt, since this plant prefers cool weather and can survive light frosts. Flowers planted from seed will bloom in their second year of growth. After blooming, the foliage will die off. Established plants can be divided, though they will self sow readily; volunteer plants can easily be transplanted. Deadhead the wilted blossoms if new plants are not wanted. These flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees and resists deer. Its natural growth in rocky areas makes it a good choice for rock gardens.
Harvesting: Columbine makes a lovely cut flower. Choose blossoms that have just opened for the longest vase life. Keep in mind that this plant can be toxic and should not be ingested.
Seed Saving: Keep in mind that this plant will cross pollinate easily with other varieties of columbine. Watch the maturing seed pods carefully, since they will open and expose their seed when fully ripe. Shake the open pods into a container to remove the seed. Store Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine flower seeds in a cool, dry place for up to two years.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Colorado Blue Columbine, Colorado Columbine
Latin Name: Aquilegia caerulea
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 27,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 30 Inches
Color: White, Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Beautiful Columbines
Really nice packaging and fast shipping. I am so happy to find seeds for only the blue columbines. They are my favorite. They grow naturally here in the Colorado mountains. I also have a pretty flower garden where I plant lots of Columbines. Thanks so much!
Review
Blues, and so Wild
I just sowed the seeds at 9000 feet elevation, and I am looking for these to bloom flowers in the second season. The only thing with the order is I ordered two ounces of Blues (two packets). They gave me one packet of Blues, and they substituted a Wild Columbine packet for the second packet. They must be running low on Blues. I think the wilds will be ok, but I was hoping for Blues.
We do not ever substitute products so we mistakenly sent the Wild Columbine. We will reship and get you another Rocky Mountain Columbine! Our apologies.
Review images:
Review
Blue columbine
Growing up in Colorado I loved the flowers and wanted them here in Nebraska where I live now. Haven't planted them yet.
Review
State Flower of Colorado
Blue Rocky Mountain Columbine seeds arrived quickly and beautifully packaged in Mylar. Love the Quote from Ecc 3:11; "God has made everything beautiful in His time". These seeds are heading to Wisconsin where my friend will have a wee bit of Colorado to enjoy in her beautiful Fairy Garden. Can't wait to see how they shine!
Review
Bruce
I haven't planted yet but the packaging is next level, and includes specific planting instructions. I will buy everything I can get from you. I will offer a second review when they germinate a year from now.
Review
Very Satisfied!
Very please with the overall speed of delivery and the quality of the packaging. Looking forward to planting them this weekend.
We're so happy to hear this!
Review
Columbine
Seeds arrived quickly, won't know about germination until later as I'm saving to fall plant.
Review
Hope they grow year as well
I purchased 3 seed packets last year and was so pleased that I ordered many more. I can't wait for the weekend to plant.
Excellent products. Fast shipping
Review
Pefect
As always well packed and quickly shipped...I wish you would expand your annual flower choices.
Review
So far, so good!
Foil packaging for these seeds, the best. Shipping was prompt, noextra packaging. Also included were detailed instructions for germination. Wild seeds also may need pre-treatment for optimal germination. These details were also included. So far, so good...
Review
Perfect
All of the items were just what I wanted and they were delivered fast.
Review
Wonderful Seeds
The seeds are sprouting and I cannot wait till they are big enough to transplant outside and start blooming.
Review
Good service
Prompt delivery, good price
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