Columbine Aquilegia Canadensis Eastern Red Flower Seeds for Planting – Native Wildflower for Pollinator Gardens and Border Edging

Aquilegia Canadensis Eastern Red Seeds produce striking red flowers with yellow centers, ideal for native wildflower gardens, pollinator habitats, and decorative borders. This perennial columbine is perfect for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, native plants that support local pollinators while adding color and texture to landscapes.

Eastern Red columbine enhances any garden with vertical blooms, delicate foliage, and long-lasting flowering, making it ideal for border edging, woodland gardens, and naturalized pollinator plantings.

Features

• Produces vibrant red blooms with yellow centers for garden borders and pollinator gardens
• Hardy perennial native to North America, ideal for ecological landscaping
• Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators
• Adds vertical interest, delicate texture, and ornamental appeal
• Low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and long-lasting blooms
• Perfect for naturalized gardens, woodland edges, and mixed perennial borders

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Aquilegia canadensis
• Common Name: Columbine
• Type: Perennial Flowering Plant / Native Wildflower
• Flower Color: Red with Yellow Center
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Sun
• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; tolerates occasional drought once established
• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
• Plant Height: 12–36 inches
• Plant Spread: 12–18 inches
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
• Germination Time: 14–28 days
• Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Temperature Range: 60–75°F for optimal germination
• Fertilizer Needs: Light fertilization with balanced fertilizer during active growth
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom; divide mature plants every 3–4 years if overcrowded

Planting Guide

1. Sow Aquilegia canadensis Eastern Red seeds 1/8 inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil.
2. Place in partial shade to full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
3. Keep soil moderately moist until seedlings establish.
4. Fertilize lightly during active growth to promote vibrant blooms.
5. Transplant seedlings into pollinator gardens, border edging, or woodland areas once established.
6. Deadhead spent flowers and divide mature plants as needed to maintain healthy growth and encourage continuous flowering.