Compact and Colorful Perennial
Earlybird Red and Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia x hybrid), offered by OSC Seeds
A compact, first-year blooming perennial with vibrant red and yellow flowers. These mounded plants grow to 23-28 cm, adding a vivid splash of color to garden borders or flower beds. With lush green foliage, this columbine thrives in moist, lightly shaded soils, tolerating full sun in cooler climates.
Spread: 30-45 cm
Plant height: 23-28 cm
Packet size: Approx. 10 seeds
Companion plants: Bellflowers, hostas, foxgloves
Incompatible plants: None known
Planting and Care:
Chill seeds at 5° C for 3 to 4 days before sowing for best results. Start indoors in a soilless mix, leaving seeds exposed to light. Maintain a temperature of 20-22° C for 21-25 days, then grow under lights at a cooler temperature. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Alternatively, sow directly in the garden in June or between August and September for flowering the following year. Space plants 30-45 cm apart.
