Mckana Giants Aquilegia

Rocky Mountain columbine. Large flowers with long-spurred petals in white, crimson, purple, and yellow. Many flowers are two-colored.   100 seeds    PLANTING Aquilegia caerulea Perennial, zone 3-8 Germination: 14-30 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-70ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and press into soil. Cold treatment aids germination Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Cold treat seed by sowing into moist soil or paper towel, wrap in a clear plastic bag, and place in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. Provide 65-70ºF soil temperature. Transplant apart after the last frost, 10-12” apart.   Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow in spring or fall, 5-7 seeds every 6” Growth Habit: Upright, bushy Height and Width: 24-36" x 12-18"  Spacing: 10-12" apart Light Needs: Full sun to part shade Soil Needs: Average to rich, moist, well-drained  Approximate days to flower from seed: Blooms in the second season Uses: Flower beds, shade gardens,