Columbine from seed questions
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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Need help with Columbine plants grown from seeds
Comments (11)Columbine from seed do not flower the first year. They definitely prefer shade in the summer. Mine are in a bed under trees. they get spring sun, but when the trees leaf out most are in total shade. There are a few threads in Cottage Gardens that are focused on Columbine. I started growing them from seed a few years ago, planted out at least 20 tiny little seedlings the first year that didnt do much, but all came back gangbusters the following year, and flowered like crazy. Mine get some insect damage and the foliage gets ratty looking as they finish flowering at the end of June. I cut them back to the ground and they re-grow through the summer. They are short lived plants, often only 2-3 years, so I am now growing a few from seed every year to keep the cycle going. They self-seed for many people, but dont seem to do that very often for me. Here is a link that might be useful: Columbine thread...See MoreOld columbine seeds - viable?
Comments (7)Laurel, I think it is so cool that you have found those seeds. What a great reminder of your husband's grandmother that will be if you do get a plant to grow out of it. Last year, I found a package of columbine seeds that said Lot 2000 on the package, which was weird since I wasn't even gardening back then, and have no idea where they came from. Anyway, I WS them, and even though I didn't get a high % of germination, I did get 3 or 4 sprouts out of the package, so I think it is certainly worth a try. Bonnie...See MorePoppy & Columbine seeds
Comments (3)I have some aquilegia seedlings just now sprouting from seeds scattered from the dried blossom husks of this springs flowers- I would think there would still be a little time to direct sow columbines now- what does not sprout this season may just wait till spring- As for poppies- if they are annuals- I would wait till next spring and just toss on top of the soil- and do not disturb for a week or two. If you want to be sure to get plants for your efforts- sow some now- and hold some over for winter sowing. That is a fun and addictive past time to get a gardener through the winter months with very good results- take a peek at the winter sowing FAQ for some very good advise on how to get hooked, OH- I mean started........See MoreStarting Aquilegia canadensis (columbine) from seed or root?
Comments (6)IF you get one of those roots, and IF you plant it right away, you might get a plant. The roots I see at those Big Box stores are usually about 1/2 dead. They get them in in Feb and let them wither. Seeds from A. canadensis are usually available from people with a trade list on these boards. Doing a search for them will also yield a bunch of results. Once you have some, they are usually self sowing if the conditions are right. (Well draining soil, sort of humus-y, some shade appreciated.) Sometimes seeds sown in early spring bloom late summer, most times not until early the following year. And yes, a good healthy root transplant almost always blooms the year you plant it. I bet a decent nursery in your area has some already in a pot so that you don't have to depend on bare roots of questionable quality from a mass merchandiser. If you do decide to go the Lowes/HD route, make sure the roots you get are pliable and have some foliage emerging from the top. Here in Z6 (PA), the first leaves are already emerging on my outside plants. Indoor roots should have a whole green crown to show....See Moredbarron
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