Granny's bonnet 'McKana Giants'

Aquilegia

How to grow Granny's bonnet 'McKana Giants'

  • Full Sun

Grows in full sun or partial shade. Prefers rich, well drained soil.

Keep in mind when planting that McKana Giants is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing McKana Giants from seed

Chill seeds in wet paper towel 24 hrs & start inside- pressing seeds lightly into soil. Or winter sow. Slow germinator.


Refrigerate seeds for two weeks prior to planting outdoors if direct sewing.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 2.34 inches (6.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing McKana Giants about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting McKana Giants

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as McKana Giants is a hardy plant.

Harvesting McKana Giants

Granny's bonnet McKana Giants Etymology

The species name vulgaris is from the Latin vulgus (“the multitude, the masses”) +‎ -āris, and means “common”, “usual”, or “commonly known” 1.

Other Names for Granny's bonnet 'McKana Giants'

McKana’s Giant, McKana Giant Mixed

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