Winky Double Red and White Columbine 20 Seeds

 Aquilegia vulgaris

Winky Double Red and White Columbine is a beautiful perennial flower prized for its unique fully double blooms in rich red and creamy white tones. The elegant, layered flowers create a charming display above attractive blue-green, fern-like foliage, making this variety a wonderful addition to cottage gardens, perennial borders, and woodland plantings.

Unlike traditional nodding columbines, the Winky Double series produces upward-facing flowers, allowing gardeners to fully enjoy the intricate, double-petaled blooms. The striking red-and-white flowers add vibrant colour to the late spring and early summer garden and are also attractive to pollinators.

Days to Maturity: Approximately 120–180 days from sowing; flowers typically begin in the second growing season.

How to Grow from Seed

Columbine seeds can benefit from a period of cold treatment to improve germination.

Indoor Sowing

• Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost
• Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-starting mix and press gently into the soil
• Do not bury deeply, as light can help germination
• Keep the growing medium evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Germination usually takes 21–30 days, sometimes longer

Cold Stratification

For improved germination, place moist-sown seeds in a refrigerator for approximately 3–4 weeks before moving them to warmer growing conditions.

Outdoor Sowing

You can also sow seeds outdoors in autumn or winter in pots, outdoor flats, or cold frames. Natural winter temperatures provide the chilling period that helps break dormancy, with seedlings emerging when conditions warm in spring.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Aquilegia vulgaris
• Common Name: Winky Double Red & White Columbine
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Plant Height: Approximately 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Plant Spread: Approximately 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Flower Colour: Deep red and white
• Flower Type: Fully double, upward-facing blooms
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
• Foliage: Attractive blue-green, lobed foliage
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
• Germination Time: Approximately 21–30 days or longer
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 120–180 days from sowing
• Hardiness: Perennial in cold climates

Key Features

• Beautiful fully double red and white flowers
• Upward-facing blooms that are easy to admire
• Attractive and unusual layered flower form
• Excellent for cottage and perennial gardens
• Pollinator-friendly flowers
• Compact plants suitable for borders and containers
• Beautiful cut flowers for spring bouquets

Garden Uses

• Cottage gardens
• Perennial borders
• Woodland gardens
• Partial-shade gardens
• Pollinator gardens
• Containers and patio planters
• Cut flower gardens

Care Tips

• Keep soil consistently moist during establishment
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Partial shade is beneficial in hot summer climates
• Deadhead spent flowers to keep plants looking tidy
• Allow some flowers to develop seed if you would like plants to self-seed
• Divide mature clumps if they become overcrowded

FAQ

Are Winky Double Columbines perennial?

Yes! Aquilegia vulgaris is a hardy perennial and can return year after year in suitable growing conditions.

Do Columbine seeds need cold stratification?

Cold stratification can improve and speed up germination. You can refrigerate moist-sown seeds for several weeks or sow them outdoors in autumn or winter for natural cold treatment.

Do Winky Double Columbines grow well in shade?

Yes. They grow well in partial shade, especially in areas with hot summers. They can also tolerate full sun when soil moisture is adequate.

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