Common Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) seeds

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Common Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) seeds

Beautifully blooming, rare wild plant. Since the Middle Ages planted in European gardens as a decorative plant. Since then, many varieties have emerged.
Contents: Approx. 200 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

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SKU: 1324

GTIN: 4250601209890

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The Common Columbine is native to Europe and a rather unpretentious perennial with beautiful purple flowers, which are particularly attractive for bees because of their high nectar content. It grows very well at various locations but has nowadays become quite rare in the wild and, therefore, a protected species in many countries.

Historically, the plant has been used as a remedy for scurvy but it plays only a minor role in current herbal medicine since parts of the plant contain slightly poisonous alkaloids. Regardless of its medicinal effect, however, it is very suitable as a tea plant, since its sweet flowers taste outstanding in herbal teas.

In European mythology, the columbine has alleged the ability to enhance love charms, and it was used in magic amulets. Its seeds were added to aphrodisiac perfumes and supposedly even chewed by courtesans at royal courts all over Europe. In ancient Rome, the vestal priestesses were not allowed to even approach the plant.

Plant description

Species:	Ranunculaceae
Root system:	Rhizome
Flower colour:	Blue
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Eventual height:	40-80 cm
Flowering months:	May June July

Growing advice

Sunlight:	Shade Full sun
Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Row spacing:	30 cm
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
Germination time:	2-6 weeks
When to sow outdoors:	April May June

Growing this wild plant from seed is not complicated, since the plant also self-seeds and has a quite good germination capacity. The sowing should take place at approx. 5mm depth, pre-culture can start in the early spring from February, whereby the seedlings may be planted only after the last frosts. Direct sowing is possible from April, planting distance about 30cm.

The best location is in the half-shade but it can also thrive in the sun if the soil is fertile and permeable. It tolerates sandy and loamy soil well but needs a good water supply without any waterlogging. Mature columbine plants are hardy.

Other names

Botanical name:	Aquilegia vulgaris
French names:	Ancolie Commune
English names:	European Columbine, Common Columbine, Granny's Nightcap, Granny's Bonnet
Spanish names:	Aguileña Común
Italian names:	Aquilegia Commune

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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