Aquilegia vulgaris | Snowballs

Description: Aquilegia vulgaris 'Snowballs' is a herbaceous perennial in the Ranunculaceae family. Its native range is in Europe. It is clump-forming and grows to around 2-3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The leaves are slender and light green. The bright white flowers are doubles and have a nodding look to them. They are in bloom from late spring until early summer. They prefer to grow in the shade along a border in the front. It has average water needs with well-drained soil. Zones 4-11 Germination To germinate Aquilegia vulgaris 'Snowballs' seeds, start by preparing a seed starting tray or small pots filled with a well-draining seed starting mix, such as a blend of peat moss and perlite. Moisten the soil evenly, avoiding waterlogging. Since Aquilegia vulgaris 'Snowballs' seeds have a hard outer coat, they benefit from stratification to break dormancy. To stratify the seeds, place them in a damp paper towel or a plastic bag filled with moistened vermiculite or sand, and refrigerate them for 3-4 weeks. After stratification, sow the seeds evenly over the surface of the soil and gently press them into the soil with your fingertips. Lightly cover them with a thin layer of soil or vermiculite. Position the tray or pots in a cool location with indirect sunlight, maintaining a temperature between 55-65°F (13-18°C). Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged by misting regularly or using a gentle watering can. Germination typically occurs within 3-6 weeks. Once the seedlings emerge, ensure adequate spacing if growing in trays or transplant them into individual pots when they have developed a few sets of true leaves. Continue to care for the seedlings with proper watering, light, and nutrients as they grow into mature Aquilegia vulgaris 'Snowballs' plants.

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