Collection: Columbine Flower Seeds

Columbine McKana's Giants commonly bloom in their second year when grown from seed. If your Ferry-Morse Columbine plants are growing but have not flowered during their first season, continue caring for them rather than assuming the plants have failed.

Ferry-Morse Columbine McKana's Giants typically bloom in their second year. Ferry-Morse lists approximately 180–280 days to bloom and recommends spring or fall planting for flowers the following year.

Ferry-Morse Columbine McKana's Giants grow approximately 36 inches tall. The perennial plants form clumps of bluish-green foliage topped by showy, spurred flowers in a mixture of colors.

Ferry-Morse Columbine McKana's Giants have average water needs of about 1–2 inches per week. Adjust watering according to rainfall, temperature, soil conditions, and the needs of young plants as they become established.

Space Ferry-Morse Columbine McKana's Giants plants about 12–18 inches apart. When seedlings reach approximately 3 inches tall, thin or transplant them as needed to provide adequate growing space.

Ferry-Morse Columbine McKana's Giants grow best in partial sun to partial shade. They also prefer rich soil, making site selection important when establishing these perennial flowers from seed.

Ferry-Morse Columbine McKana's Giants Mixed Colors Seeds typically germinate in about 14–21 days under suitable conditions. Pre-chilling the seeds for 7–10 days before planting may help hasten germination.

Plant Ferry-Morse Columbine McKana's Giants Seeds about 1/8 inch deep. Keep the planted area appropriately moist while the seeds germinate, without burying the small seeds too deeply.

Fresh Columbine (Aquilegia) seeds can be sown at about 50°F (10°C). When growing Ferry-Morse Columbine McKana's Giants Mixed Colors Seeds, pre-chilling the seeds for 7–10 days before spring planting can also help hasten germination.

Pre-chilling Ferry-Morse Columbine McKana's Giants Seeds for 7–10 days can help hasten germination. Older Aquilegia seeds can also benefit from fall sowing that exposes them naturally to winter cold.

Ferry-Morse Columbine McKana's Giants Mixed Colors Seeds can be planted in spring or fall for blooms the following year. For spring planting, the seeds can be started indoors for earlier growth or sown outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.