Aquilegia seeds: Woodside Variegated Mixed

Aquilegia seeds: Woodside Variegated Mixed

1 packet (40 seeds) @ $4.45

Catalog Code: 2721

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Aquilegia seeds: Woodside Variegated Mixed

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

  • Position: Part shade
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Height: 30 inches
  • Germination: Experience Useful
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Special Features: Attractive foliage,rare
  • Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden

Description

'Granny's Bonnet' extraordinaire, this Aquilegia will delight perennial growers year round with its stunning and richly variable variegated leaves, ranging from gold, to olive-green, bordering on orange, with all shades in between. Powder-blue, pretty pink and whitish flower colors complement the foliage in late spring/early summer. Height 15-23cm (6-9in) in foliage, 75cm (2ft) in full flower.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:late winter to early summer

Sow in a good seed sowing mix just covering the seed with sowing mix or vermiculite. Make sure the mix is moist but not wet and seal in a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 25-35 days in a propagator at 18-20C (65-70F).

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. They are almost 100% variegated and the variegated seedlings are a greeny gold color. The plain leafed seedlings will also make excellent border plants.

Aftercare Instructions

Grow on cool and in good light. Harden off and plant out 30cm (12in) apart into moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade, after last frost but at least 8 weeks before first fall frost. A position in full sun will produce the best variegation.

Caution

Harmful if eaten.