Botanical Interests, Inc. - Columbine McKana Giants Blend Seeds

Botanical Name: Aquilegia cultorum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Native: McKana Giants were bred from North American natives and species from abroad.

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3-9

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall

Variety Information: 3" or longer spurred blossoms atop thin stems; blue, pink, maroon, purple, and bi-colors

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Spring to early summer

Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant

When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, 6 to 8 weeks before your average first frost date, or when soil temperature is 68°–75°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 21–25 days

Seed Depth: Surface

Seed Spacing: 3–4 seeds every 12"–24"

Thinning: When 2"–3" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–24"

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with about half the flowers open.

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