{"product_id":"mckana-giant-columbine-seeds","title":"McKana Giant Columbine","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heirloom, Open-Pollinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Packet Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimum 25+ seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcKana Giant Columbine is a beautiful heirloom perennial known for its large, graceful flowers in a striking mixture of colors. The distinctive blooms feature long, elegant spurs and may appear in shades of red, pink, yellow, blue, purple, and white, often with contrasting centers. Growing on tall, slender stems above attractive blue-green foliage, McKana Giant creates a charming cottage-garden look and makes an excellent addition to woodland gardens, borders, and naturalized areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colorful, nectar-rich flowers are especially attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. Once established, columbine returns year after year and may gently self-seed when conditions are favorable. Plants perform especially well in areas with morning sun or partial shade and can bring beautiful spring and early-summer color to spots where many other flowering plants struggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow McKana Giant Columbine from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Depth: Surface sow to 1\/8 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination Time: 21–30 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Bloom: Typically blooms the second year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best germination, columbine seeds benefit from a period of cold, moist stratification before planting. Seeds may be sown outdoors in fall so winter weather naturally provides the cold period, or refrigerated in a moist medium for approximately 3–4 weeks before spring planting. Sow seeds very shallowly, as light can help with germination, and keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings are established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace plants approximately 12–18 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Columbine prefers consistent moisture but does not like waterlogged conditions. In warmer climates, provide afternoon shade to help plants remain cool and extend the flowering period. Allow some spent flowers to remain if you would like plants to naturally reseed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Great for cottage gardens, woodland gardens, pollinator gardens, borders, and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Size: Medium to large container (10–12\"+ deep)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheap Seeds, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51446020472996,"sku":null,"price":1.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2660\/8036\/files\/columbine-flower-mix.png?v=1787146737","url":"https:\/\/cheapseeds.net\/products\/mckana-giant-columbine-seeds","provider":"Cheap Seeds, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}