Aquilegia caerulea
Aquilegia McKana’s Giants Mix
R60.00
Note: Lengthy germinator – for experienced gardeners.
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Large flowers in a wide color range. Well-branched plants produce blooms with long spurs.
50 seeds per packet
1 in stock
| Flower type: | Air |
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| Flower size: | 7cm |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Climate: | Once established, plants are frost hardy and will live for many years. Will tolerate full sun where summers are cool and plants can be kept watered. |
| Sowing guide: | In frost-free areas: direct sow in March to April or sow in trays (recommended) and transplant after 6-8 weeks. In frost areas: direct sow after last frost or sow in trays (recommended) 6 weeks before last frost and transplant once soil has reached 18C. |
| Planting Season: | Autumn / Spring |
| Germination guide: | 21-28 days @ 21-24 C. Light required - cover seed with thin layer of vermiculite. Refrigerate seeds for 5 days before planting. |
| Good Bee Food: | No |
| Flowering time: | September-October of the following year. |
| Pinch: | Not necessary |
| Position: | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Final height: | 60-95 cm |
| Spacing: | 30 cm |
Harvesting Tips:
Harvest when half of the florets on a stem are open.







