McKana Giants Mix Columbine 
Aquilegia coerulea
 
Large flowers and a wide color range on tall sturdy stems
Well-branched plants produce 3–3 1/2" blooms with long spurs. A great cut to fill the gap between early spring and summer bouquets. Blooms in spring of second year from a spring sowing
 
Details:
Plant life cycle: annual
Site: Part shade
Height: 32"
Days to maturity:365 days
Seed depth: 1/8" surface, press in
Plant spacing:10-15"
Approx seeds per packet: 50
 
How to grow:
Soil requirements :Prefers light shade and humus-rich, well-drained soil. Will tolerate full sun where summers are cool and plants can be kept watered.
 
Sowing:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after last frost. Barely cover seed as light aids germination. Transplant to larger containers or cell packs when first true leaves appear.
Direct seed - Sow once soil has warmed to 65°F (18°C). Sow directly into seed bed in groups of 3-4 seeds. Thin to one plant when true leaves appear. Winter mulching in cold climates, after the first frost is recommended to protect plants from heaving with the freeze and thaw cycles.

How to harvest:
When half of the florets on a stem are open.
 
Vase life:
Will last for 7-14 days