Aquilegia caerulea

Sow spring to mid summer in a free draining seed compost just covering the seed with compost. Germination can take from 1 -3 months at 15-21C (60-70F), to speed this up seal in a polythene bag after sowing and leave in a refrigerator (3-50 for 3 weeks then place in warmth (15-21 C). Inspect regularly and remove if any start to germinate in the f ridge. Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Move to a coldframe or plunge the pots up to their rims in a sheltered site outdoors and plant out in autumn, 12in apart in moist well drained soil, sun or part shade.

Caution: Irritant to skin and eyes. Harmful if eaten.

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