How to grow Columbine

Aquilegia vulgaris

Water during dry spells.
Remove spent blooms, will self seed if not removed.

How long does Columbine take to grow?

These estimates for how long Columbine takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Columbine to germinate?
19 days

Average 19 days | Min 13 days | Max 385 days (13)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Columbine?
+ 66 days

Average 66 days | Min 46 days | Max 95 days (4)

Days to Maturity How long until Columbine is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 115 days

Average 115 days | Min 62 days | Max 1005 days (4)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Columbine?
= 200 days

When should I plant Columbine?

Our when to plant Columbine estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Columbine before or after your last frost date.
56 days before Last Frost Date

Columbine Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin vulgaris meaning “common”

Other names for Columbine

Aquilegia

Aquilegia vulgaris L.

Misspellings: Grannys Nightcap, Grannies Nightcap, Aquilegia vulagaris plena

Footnotes


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