Columbine Pink Petticoat 25 Seeds

Aquilegia vulgaris

Columbine ‘Pink Petticoat’ is a romantic, heirloom-style perennial featuring soft pink and blush-toned double blooms that resemble delicate layered petticoats. Flowering in late spring to early summer, the intricate, nodding blossoms bring charm and elegance to cottage gardens, woodland borders, and pollinator plantings.

The finely divided, fern-like foliage forms a neat mound that remains attractive even after flowering. Bees and other beneficial insects are especially drawn to its nectar-rich blooms.

Planting Instructions

Cold Stratification (Recommended):

• Mix seeds with slightly damp sand or vermiculite
• Refrigerate for 2–4 weeks
• Or sow outdoors in fall for natural stratification

Indoor Sowing:

• Start seeds 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Surface sow or cover very lightly with soil
• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• Germination: 14–28 days
• Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed

Direct Sowing Outdoors:

• Sow in fall or early spring
• Press seeds gently into soil surface
• Keep moist until seedlings are established

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade (prefers some afternoon shade in hotter areas)
• Soil: Well-drained, average to moderately fertile soil
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Height: 18–24 inches
• Maintenance: Deadhead to prolong blooming or allow to self-seed for naturalized displays
• Hardiness: Cold hardy perennial (Zones 3–8)

Columbine ‘Pink Petticoat’ is perfect for gardeners seeking graceful, vintage-inspired blooms and reliable early-season colour in gardens.