Bring charm and elegance to your home garden with Aquilegia Vulgaris ‘Blue Flamingo’ Seeds, known for their uniquely shaped blossoms in rich shades of blue and lavender. Aquilegia, also called Columbine in the US, is a beloved perennial that adds graceful height, delicate texture, and long-lasting spring-to-early-summer blooms to any landscape.

The Blue Flamingo variety stands out for its vivid coloring, attractive nodding flowers, and ability to thrive in mixed borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and woodland-style plantings. With reliable performance and strong adaptability, these premium, non-GMO seeds are perfect for gardeners seeking resilient, ornamental blooms.

Key Features

• Produces stunning blue-lavender blossoms

• Distinctive bell-like, spurred flower shape

• High-quality, non-GMO perennial seeds

• Long-lasting blooms from spring into early summer

• Attracts butterflies and garden pollinators

• Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and shaded beds

• Low-maintenance and cold-hardy

Specifications

Botanical Name: Aquilegia vulgaris
Variety: Blue Flamingo
Common Name (US): Columbine
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Seed Type: Premium, Non-GMO
Bloom Colors: Blue, lavender, soft violet
Bloom Season: Spring to Early Summer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Plant Height: 20–28 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred
Germination Time: 21–30 days
Germination Temperature: 60–70°F
Growth Habit: Upright with airy foliage
Uses: Flower beds, borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens
Special Notes: Cold stratification improves germination.

Planting Guide

1. Stratification (Recommended)

• Refrigerate seeds for 2–3 weeks in a moist medium for better germination.

2. Sowing Depth

• Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly press; they need light to germinate.

3. Temperature & Light

• Maintain 60–70°F soil temperature.

• Provide partial shade or filtered sunlight.

4. Watering

• Keep soil lightly moist but not soggy.

• Avoid overhead watering during germination.

5. Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have 2–3 true leaves.

• Choose well-drained beds with morning sun and afternoon shade.

6. Care Tips

• Mulch lightly to retain moisture.

• Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming.

• Allow some flowers to mature if you want natural reseeding.

7. Blooming Timeline

• Expect beautiful blooms in late spring and early summer the following year.

Benefits

• Adds graceful, cottage-style charm

• Cold-hardy and long-lived

• Ideal for mixed flower beds

• Excellent for naturalized garden designs

• Beautiful cut flowers for floral arrangements