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10 Seeds Aquilegia vulgaris, Common Columbine


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    Sowing **columbine seeds** (Aquilegia spp.), an ornamental perennial known for its delicate and elegant flowers, is easy to do if the conditions are right. Here is a step-by-step guide to successful sowing:

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    ### Materials needed:
    - Columbine seeds.
    - Light, well-drained substrate (mixture of seedling compost, sand and perlite).
    - Small pots or seedling trays.
    - Spray bottle or watering can with low flow.
    - Stratification tray or refrigerator (to break dormancy if necessary).

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    ### Steps for sowing:

    #### 1. **Seed harvest and preparation**:
    - Harvest ripe seeds from dried capsules in late summer or purchase fresh seeds.
    - Seeds must be dry and clean before sowing.

    #### 2. **Cold stratification (optional)**:
    - Columbine seeds germinate best after a period of cold.
    - Mix the seeds with moist sand or vermiculite in a plastic bag.
    - Place them in the refrigerator at **2-5°C** for **4 to 6 weeks** to break their dormancy.

    #### 3. **Sowing period**:
    - **Indoors**: Sow from February to April under cover.
    - **In open ground**: Sow directly in autumn or early spring to take advantage of natural conditions.

    #### 4. **Substrate preparation**:
    - Use a light, well-drained substrate. A mixture of seedling compost and sand is ideal.
    - Fill the pots or seed trays with this substrate.

    #### 5. **Sowing the seeds**:
    - Sow the seeds on the surface without burying them, because they need light to germinate.
    - Press lightly to ensure good contact between the seeds and the substrate.

    #### 6. **Watering**:
    - Spray lightly to moisten the substrate without moving the seeds.
    - Maintain constant humidity during germination, without soaking the substrate.

    #### 7. **Germination conditions**:
    - Place the pots or trays in a bright place but away from direct sunlight.
    - The ideal temperature for germination is **15 to 20 °C**.
    - Seeds usually germinate in **2 to 3 weeks**, but it can take up to **4 weeks**.

    #### 8. **Transplanting or thinning**:
    - When the seedlings reach about **5 to 10 cm** and develop several leaves, transplant them into individual pots or thin them out in open ground.
    - Use a similar substrate for the pots and continue to grow them in a bright place.

    #### 9. **Final planting**:
    - Transplant the young plants into the ground from May, when they are sufficiently robust.
    - Space the plants **30 to 40 cm** apart.

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    ### Tips for growing:

    - **Exposure**: Columbines prefer a sunny or partially shaded exposure, depending on the climate.
    - **Soil**: They thrive in rich, humus-rich, well-drained and slightly cool soil.
    - **Watering**: Water moderately, especially during dry periods.
    - **Interview** :
    - Remove faded flowers to encourage new flowering and prevent uncontrolled spontaneous seedlings.
    - Divide the clumps every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate the plants.

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    ### Harvest and multiplication:
    - Harvest the seeds in late summer to use them the following year.
    - Columbines propagate easily by spontaneous sowing, but you can control their spread by collecting the seeds.

    With these steps, you can easily grow **columbines**, which will bring an elegant and colorful touch to your flowerbeds and borders. 🌸✨
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