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McKana Giants Blend Columbine Seeds
McKana Giants Blend Columbine Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
McKana Giants are superior strains developed for their very large flowers (3"), beautiful range of colors, and long graceful spurs. Excellent for rock gardens, perennial beds, and wildflower areas. Will grow and bloom well in dappled shade. Flowers add grace to fresh flower arrangements. All-America Selections winner, 1955.
- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Ranunculaceae
Native: McKana Giants were bred from North American natives and species from abroad.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3-9
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring to early summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall
Variety Info: 3" or longer spurred blossoms atop thin stems; blue, pink, maroon, purple, and bi-colors
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, 6 to 8 weeks before your average first frost date, or when soil temperature is 68°–75°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 21–25 days
Seed Depth: Surface
Seed Spacing: 3–4 seeds every 12"–24"
Thinning: When 2"–3" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–24"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with about half the flowers open.
