Aquilegia (Columbine) Yellow Queen
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Product Specification
A vigorous, bushy variety of aquilegia, awarded the AGM (Award of Garden Merit) in 2014 by the Royal Horticultural Society, as a variety that grows excellently in the UK.
Aquilegia 'Yellow Queen' has flowers with elongated "spurs"; the central petals are dark yellow, while the outer parts of the flower are contrastingly lighter.
Tips to Grow:
Aquilegia seeds can be directly sown in early spring, or at the same time with bulbs in autumn (October-November) for spring germination. Can also be sown 8-10 weeks before the last frost for further transplanting. Light is required for germination; cover with vermiculite just enough to hold seeds in place, spray them regularly with a spray bottle. Avoid roots disturbance and grow seedlings in individual cells. When grown through seedlings, it can bloom the same year. Deadhead old flowers to promote continuous blooms.
Numbers of seeds in package: 30 seeds
Average seed life: 2-3 years
8-10
May-June (next year)
0.3 cm
21-25
24-27 ⁰С
annual
70-100 cm
full sun
30-40 cm
Starting from Seeds
The journey of cultivating seeds offers numerous rewards. It provides an early start to the season, grants access to a plenty of unique varieties not commonly available at local nurseries, and efficiently fills your cutting garden at a budget-friendly cost.
Growing Experience
Cultivating plants from seeds is not just a horticultural task- it’s a journey of growth and discovery. As you embark on this journey, each stage of the process becomes a fulfilling experience.
From the delicate germination of the seeds to the sturdy emergence of seedlings, and finally, the flourishing of mature plants, you become an active participant in the miraculous cycle of life.
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