Thompson & Morgan Aquilegia Vulgaris Magpie 1 Packet (75 Seeds)

Magpie is a truly unique aquilegia due to the dark and mysterious, yet elegant blooms that will grace your garden from late April to early August! These magnificent purple-black blooms will appear above fern-like foliage, complimented by a creamy white corolla. If you are looking to add an unusual and classy addition to your cottage garden or woodland area, then look no further - This variety can also be cut for indoor arrangements. Sow aquilegia seeds from February to June or September to October at 15-20C (59-68F), on the surface of a good quality seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Keep the soil damp but not wet and do not exclude light. Place in a propagator or seal the seed tray inside a polythene bag until after germination, which usually takes 1-3 months. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When aquilegia plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed,