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Columbine – Multicoloured Flowers (Aquilegia vulgaris) Mixed Color Aquilegia Flower Columbine

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Columbine – Multicoloured Flowers (Aquilegia vulgaris) Mixed Colour Aquilegia Flower Columbine in Red, Blue, Yellow and White Mix

Perennial

Full Sun

Height 1.5-3 feet

Absolutely stunning! Flowers cascade in varying shades of red, blue, yellow and white flowers and blooms from mid spring throughout early summer. A real show stopper. Attract hummingbirds Naturalized in open meadows and woodlands of eastern North America. One of about 70 varieties, popular due to wide array of colours Perfect addition to a cottage, border, rock, or woodland garden. It is believed that its Latin name derived from the word “aquila” which means, eagle; perhaps after the nectar spurs which have a resemblance to an eagles talons. Once used in folk medicine against liver and bile duct disorders, especially for jaundice and topically for skin inflammations. All parts of the plant are poisonous and not used by modern herbalists today. Should not be used without medical supervision!

  • Height: 60–90 cm (2–3 ft)
  • Spread: 30–60 cm (1–2 ft)
  • Flowering Time: Late spring to early summer 

Growing Conditions

  • Light: Full sun to partial shade (partial shade preferred in hot climates)
  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
  • Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; once established, drought tolerant but prefers consistent moisture.
  • Maintenance: Deadhead flowers to encourage more blooms; cut back foliage in late autumn if desired.

Sowing Seeds

  • Sowing Time: Early spring indoors or late autumn outdoors.
  • Method:
    1. Indoors: Sow seeds in seed trays or small pots, lightly covering them with a thin layer of soil (they need light to germinate, so do not bury too deep).
    2. Outdoors: Sow directly in garden soil in autumn for natural cold stratification or early spring.
  • Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C (59–68°F).

Stratification

  • Cold Stratification Needed: Yes, Columbine seeds germinate best after exposure to cold.
    • Indoors: Sow seeds in a tray and place in a fridge (2–5°C / 36–41°F) for 2–4 weeks before bringing them to warmth.
    • Outdoors: Natural winter cold is sufficient if sown in late autumn.

Transplanting

  • When: When seedlings have 2–3 true leaves.
  • Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18 in) apart to allow air circulation.
  • Care: Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

 

Tips

  • Columbine can self-seed easily, so be prepared for new plants around the garden.
  • Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails.
  • Plants tolerate light frost, but prolonged wet winters may require a well-drained site.
  • Toxic do not eat
  • Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies
  • Seed Count: 1/2 gr
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