Aquilegia caerulea Seeds (Colorado Blue Columbine)
The Colorado blue columbine (Aquilegia caerulea), also known as Rocky Mountain columbine or Colorado columbine, is a perennial plant native to the Rocky Mountains. It features striking blue-violet flowers with white centers and unique spurs. This species can reach a height of 1 to 2 feet and has a spread of 1 to 1.5 feet. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8. Gardeners can grow the Colorado blue columbine from Aquilegia caerulea seeds to enjoy its charming blooms, attracting pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds.
Growing Aquilegia caerulea from Seed
- Growth cycle: Perennial
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Medium Sun
- Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Semiarid
- Where to grow: Outdoors
- Flower color: Blue
Germinating Colorado Blue Columbine Flower Seeds
To germinate Aquilegia caerulea, aka Colorado blue columbine, sow seeds in peat pots or seed trays filled with well-draining soil. Keep them moist and in a cool environment, around 40-50°F, for 4-6 weeks. Then, move them to a warmer spot with indirect light.
We source all of our Aquilegia caerulea seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Colorado Blue Columbine seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Colorado Blue Columbine seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Aquilegia caerulea seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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