400 Seeds Columbine McKana Giants Aquilegia Perennial Spring Mix Flower Seeds

Grow a stunning display of vibrant, long-spurred blooms with our Columbine McKana Giants Spring Mix seeds. This popular perennial variety produces large, upward-facing flowers in a beautiful assortment of colors including shades of blue, purple, pink, red, yellow, and white, often with striking bicolor combinations. The intricate, bell-shaped blossoms with distinctive backward-extending spurs attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators to your garden.

Columbine (Aquilegia) is a classic cottage garden favorite that blooms profusely in late spring to early summer. Plants form attractive, delicate-looking clumps of lobed, fern-like foliage that remains attractive after flowering. McKana Giants are known for their vigorous growth, strong stems, and excellent performance in various garden settings.

**Growing Information:**
- **USDA Hardiness Zones:** 3-9
- **Light Requirements:** Prefers partial shade but tolerates full sun in cooler climates. Afternoon shade is beneficial in warmer regions.
- **Water Requirements:** Medium moisture needs; keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Established plants have moderate drought tolerance.
- **Mature Height:** 24-30 inches
- **Spacing:** 15-18 inches apart
- **Bloom Time:** Late spring to early summer
- **Planting:** Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For best germination, seeds benefit from cold stratification—place seeds in moist growing medium in refrigerator for 3-4 weeks before sowing. Light is required for germination, so press seeds gently into soil surface without covering.

These perennial flowers are excellent for borders, woodland gardens, rock gardens, and naturalized areas. They make lovely cut flowers and will readily self-sow under favorable conditions, creating charming colonies over time. Columbines are deer and rabbit resistant, making them a smart choice for wildlife-prone gardens.