Aquilegia vulgaris Earlier, more uniform blooming and more vigorous than other mixtures This mixture combines pure white, yellows, pinks, blues, purples and many bi-colors that produce flowers earlier and more uniformly than other columbine mixtures. GARDEN HINTS: For earlier blooming, sow seeds indoors in a well-lighted area about 8 weeks before last expected heavy spring frost. Pre-chilling seeds increases germination. 80mg of seed Taller cultivars may need staking. Columbines are lovely for borders and excellent for naturalizing woodlands. The blooms make good cut flowers, and the seedpods make interesting additions to dried arrangements. Compact cultivars may be grown in containers.