Aquilegia Seed Mix Granny's Bonnet Columbine Seeds for Planting About 40 Seeds

A beautiful and unique perennial flower that is easy to grow and is attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Seeds require cold treatment before planting. Place them on the top of moist paper towels, insert into a plastic bag, and store in the fridge for 3-6 weeks. Do not let seeds dry out. Sow directly in the garden in partial shade into loose, rich, well-drained soil after the last spring. Press seeds on the soil surface and barely cover with soil as they need light to germinate. Sow in groups of 3-4, spaced 16 inches apart. Thin to the strongest plants. Deadhead faded flowers. Remember, it will take two years for them to bloom. Indoors sow the seeds in starter trays 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Press them into the soil, but do not cover. Keep the soil moist. After seedlings emerge put them on a sunny windowsill. Harden off plants before planting outside to accustom plants to outside weather. Benefits of gardening; a low-cost way to become a self-sustaining family. Take care of your soil and it will take care of you. You may create a self-sufficient garden while positively impacting your physical and mental health. Be good to yourself and to the earth.