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McKana Giants Mix

Flower

Aquilegia coerulea

Overview
Well-branched plants produce 3-3 1/2" blooms with long spurs. A great cut to fill the gap between early spring and summer bouquets. Blooms in spring of second year from a spring sowing. Attracts hummingbirds. 1955 All-America Selections Winner and originally introduced by W. Atlee Burpee & Co. Perennial in Zones 3-9.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost with 3-4 week cold stratification; transplant after last frost. Direct sowing outdoors in fall is also viable in Zones 3-9.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam, neutral to slightly acidic. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 14-21 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Columbine sawfly larvae, aphids, spider mites. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot, leaf spot.