Columbine flower Aquilegia Winky Double Mix seeds for planting in shaded garden beds or natural landscapes

Add charm and color to shaded areas with Aquilegia Winky Double Mix Seeds, a columbine variety producing double, multi-colored blooms. Ideal for shaded garden beds, woodland gardens, and natural landscapes, these plants provide long-lasting spring and early summer interest with minimal maintenance.

Columbines attract pollinators, including bees and hummingbirds, making them both beautiful and ecologically valuable.

Features

• Double, vibrant blooms in mixed colors
• Thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil
• Ideal for shaded garden beds, natural landscapes, and woodland gardens
• Long-lasting spring and early summer flowering
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
• Attracts pollinators including bees and hummingbirds

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Aquilegia Winky Double Mix
• Type: Perennial
• Flower Colors: Mixed bright shades
• Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Bloom Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
• Plant Height: 12–24 inches (1–2 feet)
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Germination Time: 14–21 days (may require cold stratification for best results)
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist until established
• Ideal Growing Season: Spring or fall sowing for best results
• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming; minimal care required

Planting Guide

1. Stratify seeds by chilling in a damp medium for 2–4 weeks if sowing outdoors.
2. Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.
3. Lightly cover seeds with soil and maintain consistent moisture until germination.
4. Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart in shaded to partially shaded, well-drained soil.
5. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and maintain plant health.