{"product_id":"columbine-mix","title":"Columbine Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking perennial flower that adds elegance and charm to any garden. With its delicate, nodding blooms in a wide range of colours, this mix provides a dynamic display each spring and early summer. The tall, airy stems and uniquely spurred flowers make it a favourite among gardeners and pollinators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hardy plants self-seed easily, ensuring a continuous presence in garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows. When grown from seed, columbines take two years to bloom, rewarding patience with spectacular floral displays that attract hummingbirds and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Can You Grow Columbine Mix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumbine thrives in \u003cstrong\u003eZones 3-9\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferring \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emoist, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is well-suited to \u003cstrong\u003ewoodland gardens, perennial flower beds, and pollinator-friendly landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to North America, Europe, and Asia, columbines have been cultivated for centuries for their ornamental beauty and ecological benefits. Traditionally, they have been associated with wildflower meadows and cottage gardens, where they provide an important nectar source for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in autumn or early spring for early blooms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors in late winter or direct sow in spring after the last frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in spring or mulch plants heavily to protect roots over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Columbine Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds \u003cstrong\u003e3mm (1\/8in) deep\u003c\/strong\u003e, spacing plants \u003cstrong\u003e30-45cm (12-18in) apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil \u003cstrong\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e until plants establish, then reduce watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants bloom in their \u003cstrong\u003esecond year\u003c\/strong\u003e, after establishing strong root systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some flowers to \u003cstrong\u003eself-seed naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-term blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to Flower and Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave some flower heads to \u003cstrong\u003efully mature and dry\u003c\/strong\u003e on the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once seed pods dry and turn brown, collect them before they release seeds naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry and Clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove seeds from pods and spread them on a towel to dry completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store dried seeds in an \u003cstrong\u003eairtight container\u003c\/strong\u003e in a cool, dark place. Properly stored seeds remain viable for \u003cstrong\u003eup to 3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811183341810,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-009","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Columbine_Mix.jpg?v=1772481893","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/columbine-mix","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}