Columbine 'Crystal Star '
Aquilegia Caerulea
 
Columbine seeds are so rewarding to grow and give your garden spring color. This Aquilegia Caerulea Crystal Star is marked by lovely long spurred white blossoms. Aquilegia is one of the most valuable, hardy perennials, grown for its attractive foliage and pretty, spurred flowers, which are unequaled for their grace and color. Columbine flower seed sown early may bloom the first year, and will give good bloom the second season.
You will be rewarded with an abundance of blooms in late spring and early summer
Sturdy white flowers with an orchid-like appearance. Amazing white blooms to add depth to a colorful garden.  All white blooms are an easy addition to any gardenscape or moongarden! And the butterflies and hummingbirds love them too!
Excellent cut flower and wonderful Wedding flower.Must grow.
 
Details:
Plant life cycle: perennial
Site: Part sun/Part shade
Height: 32"
Days to germination: 14-21 days
Days to maturity: 60-90 days
Seed depth: surface, press into growing media, do not cover
Plant spacing:16-18"
Approx seeds per packet: 50
 
How to grow:
Soil requirements :Prefers light shade and humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Soil Type: Average, Moist well-drained, pH 5.8-7.2Will 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
 
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