Aquilegia rockii | Rock's Columbine | 10 Seeds

Aquilegia rockii, also called Rock's Columbine, is an enchanting perennial native to China. It flaunts elegant, large purple flowers with contrasting purple-blue sepals and spurs, creating a captivating display. Its distinctive blue-green foliage adds to its charm. Growing up to 2-3 feet tall, it prefers well-draining soil and partial shade. A beautiful addition to gardens, it blooms in late spring, inviting pollinators and admirers alike with its unique and alluring presence. Zones 4-10 Germination Germinating Aquilegia rockii seeds involves several steps. Since Aquilegia rockii seeds have a hard outer coat, they benefit from a process called 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. After stratification, prepare 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 eve