Earlybird Purple-White Columbine Seeds 6412

Earlybird Purple-White Columbine Seeds – 6412

Perennial | First-Year Blooming | Compact Variety
Approx. 10 Seeds per Packet (800 seeds/gram)

Brighten your garden with the delicate charm of Earlybird Purple-White Columbine, a first-year flowering perennial prized for its vibrant bicolor blooms and neat, compact form. Unlike taller columbine varieties like McKana Giants, Earlybird forms short-stemmed, mounded plants that reach just 23–28 cm (9–11") tall—perfect for borders, containers, and shaded flower beds.

The eye-catching flowers feature a striking blend of purple and white, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators to your spring garden. With rich green foliage and a tidy habit, this variety adds season-long elegance with minimal effort.

Key Features

• First-year flowering perennial
• Unique purple and white blossoms
• Grows to a compact 23–28 cm (9–11")
• Dense, well-mounded green foliage
• Perfect for borders, rock gardens, or containers
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

How to Grow Earlybird Columbine

Starting Indoors (Recommended):

• Chill seeds for 3–4 days at 5°C (41°F) before sowing
• Sow in a soil-less mix and do not cover—light aids germination
• Germination: 21–25 days at 20–22°C (68–72°F)
• Grow under lights at cooler temps, then harden off

Direct Sowing (Alternative):

• Sow in June, or August–September for blooms the following spring
• Late fall sowing also works well—natural stratification enhances germination

Site & Soil Requirements:

• Light: Prefers partial shade; tolerates full sun in cooler climates
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
• Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18") apart
• Watering: Keep consistently moist, especially in dry conditions
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly