Aquilegia rockii
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20 seeds per packet.
A graceful species that is native to the open woodlands of China. Forms clumps of dainty, fern-like, three-lobed leaves, which are slightly purple-margined, and nodding, deep lilac flowers with a white-edged corolla. Flowering May to July. Height 40 cm. Dappled shade a in moisture retentive, well-draining soil.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Sow from March to June. Cover seed thinly, press in gently and keep top of compost from drying out. Keep pot warm at 15 to 20°C until germination, then move to somewhere cooler.
Carefully prick out seedlings when they have developed true leaves and are large enough to transplant to individual pots to grow on.