Long-spurred columbine "Red Star", Crimson Star (Aquilegia caerulea hybrid) - Seeds
Origin: Austria
Harvest: 2024
Germination period: approx. 2-4 weeks
Each pack contains 20 seeds! Larger quantities on request!
The Aquilegia caerulea hybrid "Red Star"also known as Columbine "Red Star" or Crimson Staris a beautiful hybrid of the blue columbinefor their strong red and white flowers is well known. This decorative perennial is a real asset to the garden and attracts a lot of attention with its elegant flowers and delicate growth. It is particularly suitable for Beds, natural gardens and shady corners. Columbine is also easy to care for and bee-friendly.
Sowing instructions
Sowing time: Spring to fall (March-August)
Germination period: 14-21 days at 18-22 °C
Seeding depth: Press down lightly, but do not cover with soil, as the plants are Light germinator acts
Location: Semi-shady to shady, humus-rich, well-drained soil
Pouring: Keep moderately - evenly moist, avoid waterlogging
Planting distance: Approx. 30 cm so that the plants can develop well
Harvest, use & storage
Flowering time: May to June
Height: 40-60 cm
Use: Ornamental plant for shady beds, rock gardens, cottage gardens, bouquets
Storage: Store seeds in a dry, cool and dark place
Tips and tricks
Pruning after flowering promotes the formation of new flowers and prevents the plant from self-seeding.
The plant prefers loose, calcareous soils and does not tolerate waterlogging.
Spring bloomers - In winter, simply leave dying plant parts standing and cut them back in spring.
Bee and butterfly friendly - a valuable plant for the natural garden.
Combination with other columbine species ensures a beautiful flowering landscape in spring.
Worth knowing
The Columbine is one of the oldest cultivated plants and is known for its special, eye-catching flowers known, which is a combination of Nectar and stamen filaments offer. The "Rotstern" hybrid is characterized by its bright red petals and white sepals which create an impressive color effect in gardens. In the Middle Ages, columbine was regarded as a symbol of Transformation and was often cultivated in herb gardens.
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Important:
- Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage capability, etc. of the plant seeds, etc.) we can unfortunately none Warranty on the germination of our seeds give - too many different factors in the context of cultivation / conditions - can prevent successful germination.
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