Columbine ‘Crimson Star’ – Seeds

(Aquilegia caerulea)

Columbine ‘Crimson Star’ is a striking perennial with elegant, star-shaped crimson flowers featuring contrasting centers. Its delicate, nodding blooms and finely divided foliage add charm to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Long-lasting and low-maintenance, it’s a favorite for both ornamental planting and cutting gardens.

Why Grow Columbine ‘Crimson Star’?

• Stunning crimson star-shaped flowers with contrasting centers

• Delicate nodding blooms and fine foliage

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Low-maintenance, long-flowering perennial

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and mixed plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting gardens and ornamental displays

• Low-maintenance perennial beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Care: Water moderately; deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming