Columbine Blue Dream Aquilegia Caerulea is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. Columbine Blue Dream seeds can be started in trays indoors, and this bushy and clump-forming plant features attractive fern-like, basal-green foliage and produces large heavenly blue flowers with star-like, white corollas. This Columbine blooms all spring long and into summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
Columbine Blue Dream is a very popular cottage and hummingbird garden plant, and Columbine looks outstanding in borders. Aquilegia Caerulea seeds need light to germinate, and the established Columbine grows well in full sun, but in hot climates the partial shade is preferable. The Columbine plant easily adapts to a wide range of soils.
PLANT PROFILE
Season: Perennial
Height: 24-32 Inches
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer
Environment: Sun/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Average, Moist well-drained, pH 5.8-7.2
USDA Zones: 3-9
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow Indoors: Spring (6-8 weeks before last frost)
Sow Outdoors: Spring/Fall
Seed Depth: Surface sowing - press seeds slightly into the soil
Germination Time: 14-21 Days
