Aquilegia- McKanna Giants Mix
Aquilegia viridiflora
Rated 4/5 based on 1 reviews.Standard seed packet, 200 seeds
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Aquilegia- McKanna Giants Mix
Aquilegia viridiflora
Synonyms: Aquilegia hybrida
- Perennial 80cm
- Long spurred flowers
- Good for garden borders
Short lived perennial growing to 80cm. Upright plant with medium-green leaves producing unusual but attractive long spurred flowers in a large range of colours. Also known as "Columbine" or "Granny's Bonnet". Good for garden borders and as a cut flower.
How to sow and grow:
| Method: | Raise seedlings |
| Sowing Depth: | 3mm |
| When: | Late summer, autumn (and spring in cool climates) |
| Position: | Part or full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Plant Spacing: | 40cm |
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
| Plant Height: | 80cm |
| Days to Maturity/flowering: | 200 days |
| Care: | Keep well watered. Susceptible to caterpillars, aphids and powdery mildew. |
(Product number: A2-11)
Seeds per gram: 600 seeds
| SKU | A2-11 |
| Botanical name: | Aquilegia viridiflora |
| Botanical synonyms: | Aquilegia hybrida |
| Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
| Packet quantity: | 200 seeds |
| Seeds per gram: | 600 |
| Photo credits: | Photo by Stephanie Bowker |
Worth the wait
15 October 2017Germination inconsistent and slow to grow, however well worth the wait to see them flower!
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