Aquilegia Seeds – Pink Petticoat

Aquilegia Seeds – Pink Petticoat Variety produce elegant, bell-shaped blossoms in soft shades of pink with delicate white highlights. Also known as Columbine in the United States, this variety is prized for its graceful, nodding flowers and fern-like foliage that add charm to cottage gardens, borders, and shaded landscapes.

These plants thrive in temperate climates, preferring partial shade and well-drained soil. Their long spurs and pastel hues attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, making them a beautiful and beneficial addition to any garden focused on pollinators.

Features:

• Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Common Name (US): Columbine

• Variety: Pink Petticoat

• Flower Color: Pink with white tones

• Growth Habit: Upright and clump-forming

• Height: 18–30 inches (45–75 cm)

• Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Soil Requirement: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Regular; do not allow soil to dry completely

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

• Special Feature: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; deer-resistant

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring or early fall

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 3–9

• Sowing Method: Direct sow in garden after frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Germination Time: 20–30 days

• Germination Temperature: 65–70°F (18–21°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 18–30 inches (45–75 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (3–5): May to August

  • Mid Zones (6–7): April to September

  • Southern Zones (8–9): March to October

• Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to extend blooming period and encourage reseeding

• Uses: Cottage gardens, shaded borders, rock gardens, and naturalized landscapes