{"product_id":"semiaquilegia-ecalcarata-seeds-spurless-false-columbine-perennial-for-shade","title":"Semiaquilegia ecalcarata Seeds – Spurless False Columbine Perennial for Shade","description":"\u003cp\u003eSemiaquilegia ecalcarata, commonly called false columbine or spurless columbine, is a graceful woodland perennial from western China. It forms a neat clump of finely divided, fern-like foliage, above which slender stems carry nodding, bell-shaped flowers in dusky purple, mauve and pink tones. Unlike true columbines, the flowers have no long spurs, giving them a soft, delicate look. It is perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, rock gardens and containers, and although sometimes short-lived, it self-seeds gently to return year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dusky purple, mauve and pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-lived perennial; self-seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-forming, upright flower stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–18 in (20–45 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 in (15–20 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds germinate best after a cold period. Sow in autumn in pots or trays left outdoors over winter, or mix the seeds with slightly moist sand, refrigerate for 3–4 weeks, and sow in early spring. Press the seeds lightly onto the surface of a moist, fine seed mix and cover with just a dusting of mix, as light helps germination. Keep cool and evenly moist; seedlings usually appear in 3–6 weeks. Transplant once large enough to handle, spacing plants 6–8 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in partial to full shade in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Keep the soil evenly moist and avoid drought stress, especially in summer. Plants prefer cool conditions and do well beneath deciduous shrubs and trees. Pair with ferns, hostas, astilbes and primulas, and allow a few seed heads to ripen if you would like the plants to self-sow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OrganicSeedsHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45718677520567,"sku":"PL-07JAN-92","price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3335\/6471\/files\/render_6e3d1168-61e2-4197-91ae-d2a703ec7582.jpg?v=1770436724","url":"https:\/\/organicseedshub.com\/products\/semiaquilegia-ecalcarata-seeds-spurless-false-columbine-perennial-for-shade","provider":"OrganicSeedsHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}