Aquilegia McKanas Giant Mix

Aquilegia – McKanas Giant Mix    

Approximate Seed Quantity: 35

Also known as Granny’s Bonnet this mix offers large, long spurred flowers in an array of colours from creams, through to blue and burgundy, some with contrasting centres. An excellent choice for any garden. Hardy perennial. Download sowing guide

• Sow: March to May under Glass, cover seeds very lightly with vermiculite
• Temperature: 15 to 20 °C.
• Transplant and grow on gradually acclimatising to outdoor conditions.
• Flowers: April to June
• Height: 70cm
• Seeds sown late will over-winter under glass / cover.
• Aquilegias will readily re-seed and can be sown direct to borders or in wild / natural grass areas.
• Feeding is unnecessary unless the soil is exceptionally poor. An aquilegia should not need staking, but an overfed plant will flop.