Blue Columbine Seeds Aquilegia caerulea
- Perennial, delightful addition to any rock garden
- Inviting fragrance that attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies
- Full sun to partial shade
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Blue Columbine Seeds - Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine Seed
“Blue Columbine” or “Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine” is one North America’s most beautiful and beloved wildflowers. The plant produces almost fern-like foliage and luscious blue and white blossoms. And in addition to its many star qualities, Blue Columbine Seeds can be planted in both sun and shade. Yes, this Columbine is pricey, but it’s a must for all “wild” gardeners.
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Fast Facts
Name: Blue Columbine Seeds Botanical Name: Aquilegia caerulea Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring, Fall Plant Type: North American Native, Clumping Habit, Long Spurred, Two-Toned Star-Like Flowers Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Extended Bloom Time, Container Garden Color: Blue, White Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer Days to Maturity: 60-90 Days Plant Height: 30 inches Plant Spacing: 8-10 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inches Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: Yes Seeds per Packet: 150 mg Seeds per Pound: 363, 000 Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant Blue Columbine Seeds
When to Plant Columbine Seeds
Plant in the Spring after the threat of frost has passed.
Where to Plant Columbine Seeds
Columbines are a highly adaptable flower. They do well in many climates and sun conditions, but they will bloom best in full sun to light shade. Plus, columbines are deer resistant, and birds and butterflies love the nectar found in tip of the petal’s thin spur!
How to Plant Columbine Seeds
For best results, put columbine seeds in the refrigerator for 24 hours prior to planting. Another, slightly more intensive way to stratify (a process of breaking seeds’ dormancy by subjecting them to moist/cold treatments) your seeds is to first, sow them into a container filled with moist soil. Next, place the container in a plastic bag and refrigerate or freeze it for 3 weeks. Finally, remove the seeds, and place them outdoors in a sunny location or under grow lights and allow them to germinate (21 to 28 days).
If sowing outdoors: In the early spring (3 to 4 weeks before the last frost), sow your columbine seeds on top of lightly raked soil. They do not need to be covered. Your columbine seeds will germinate in around 21 days.
If starting indoors, plant columbine seeds 6 weeks before the average last spring frost.
Columbines are perennials that are hardy to zones 3 to 8 or 9, depending on variety.
How to Care for Columbine
When flowers begin to fade, dead head to allow for fresh blooms. When the season is over, cut down to the ground.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
Product Reviews
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Very happy
The order arrived in less than a week after ordering.
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Beautiful flowers
I have ordered Cerulean blue Colorado Columbines before and I missed them in our new home. I started them in trays and then moved them to the back at ~3 inches tall. They take 2 yrs to bloom but it's all worth the wait. Beautiful delicate blue, perfect for our backyard. Can't wait
Thank you!!
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