Aquilegia vulgaris | Pink Columbine | 10 Seeds

Aquilegia vulgaris Pink is a herbaceous perennial in the Ranunculaceae family. A native from Europe. One of the most popular perennials for your garden. A small mounding plant reaching heights of 3 feet tall and 15" wide. The flowers are pink and white. Grown for cut flowers in most places, but Mom grows these in every garden to admire. They are in bloom from Spring through Summer. The birds, bees, and butterflies visit. It prefers to grow best in part shade but can handle full sun. Zones 4-10 Germination To germinate Aquilegia vulgaris 'Pink' seeds, begin by preparing a seed starting tray or small pots filled with a well-draining seed starting mix, such as a combination of peat moss and perlite. Moisten the soil evenly, avoiding waterlogging. Since Aquilegia vulgaris 'Pink' seeds have a hard outer coat, they benefit from stratification to break dormancy. Place the seeds in a damp paper towel or a plastic bag filled with moistened vermiculite or sand, and refrigerate them for 3-4 weeks