Aquilegia McKana Giants Mixed Seeds

Name: Aquilegia McKana Giants Mixed Seeds
Brand: Mr Fothergill's
SKU: 10426
Price: 2.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)

SKU: 10426

Aquilegia caerulea (Ranunculaceae)

A Hardy Perennial
Flowers The Year After Sowing
Striking Long Spurred Blooms Year After Year
Early Summer ‘Cottage Garden’ Favourite

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Aquilegia McKana Giants Mixed Seeds

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Product Description

The name "aquilegia" is derived from the Latin word "aquila," meaning eagle, a nod to the unique, spur-like shape of its petals. These charming plants reach a height of approximately 60cm (23"), showcasing a delightful mix of solid and bicolour blooms. The flowers are known for their graceful long spurs and come in a variety of hues, adding a nostalgic and romantic touch to any garden.

Our Aquilegia Caerulea McKana Giants are not only visually stunning – they are also highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This hardy perennial is easy to grow and blooms year after year, providing excellent value for money. Adaptable to partial shade, these are the perfect flower seeds for filling in gaps in borders or creating a beautiful understorey in a woodland garden.

Order your Aquilegia Caerulea McKana Giants (Mixed) today to add a splash of early summer colour to your garden. Pair them with our Delphinium seeds for a classic cottage garden flower look.

Key Features

Attractive to Pollinators

Hardy Perennial

RHS Plants For Pollinators

Suitable for Partial Shade

Product Details

Botanical Name Aquilegia caerulea (Ranunculaceae)

Genus Aquilegia

Plant Class Hardy Perennial

Habitat Upright

Situation Partial Shade

Attractive to Attractive To Bees

Plant Height 60cm(24in)

Colour Mixed

Sow & Grow

Sow indoors for surest results, February-June, 0.5cm (¼") deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse, or on a warm kitchen windowsill. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 21-42 days. Transplant individually, when large enough to handle, to 7.5cm (3") pots. Always hold seedlings by a leaf, never by the stem. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions, before planting out into well-drained soil, June-October, 30cm (1') apart. Or, sow outdoors, April-June, in a seed bed, 0.5cm (¼) deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 5cm (2”) apart, before planting out to flowering position in autumn. Flowers: May-July, the following year.

Planting & Harvesting

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FAQs

Get to know even more about our Aquilegia seeds? We answer your questions here.

Do you scatter aquilegia seeds?

Yes, aquilegia seeds can be scattered directly onto a seed bed outdoors between April and June. Lightly press them into the surface around 0.5cm deep. From there, you can transplant your plants into their final position in autumn when they're stronger and more established.

Will aquilegia flower again if cut back?

Aquilegia can produce a second flush of blooms if cut back after the first flowering. Remove spent flower stems to encourage new growth and prolong their display, but avoid cutting back foliage completely, as it helps the plant gather energy for the next season.

Do aquilegia grow well in pots?

Yes, aquilegia can grow well in pots if provided with sufficient depth for their roots and rich, well-draining compost. Place the pots in a partially shaded location and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged for healthy growth.