Aquilegia viridiflora Chocolate Soldier

1 packet (20 seeds) @ $3.95

Catalog Code: 7840

Aquilegia viridiflora Chocolate Soldier

Hardy Perennial

Flowers: Late Spring to Mid Summer
Position: Sun or part shade
Soil: Well drained
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Height: 14 inches
Special Features: Rare
Ideal for: Border, Rockery

Description

This rare, choice species features delicate, nodding, chocolate-brown, 1.5cm (½in) blooms from late spring onwards. The neatly compact plants are perfect for borders and rockeries. A collector's item. Height 30-35cm (12-14 inches).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	late winter to early summer

Sow on the surface of a good free draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 15-20C (59-68F). Germination can take 1-3 months. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

Sometimes slow to germinate. If no germination after 8 weeks, pre-chill for 3 weeks.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatize plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost and at least 8 weeks before first fall frost 30cm (12in) apart.

Caution

Harmful if eaten.