{"product_id":"crystal-white-star-columbine-seeds-aquilegia-caerulea","title":"Crystal White Star Columbine Seeds — Aquilegia caerulea","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePure Elegance for the Cottage Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Crystal White Star'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a breathtaking pure white form of \u003cem\u003eAquilegia caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e, producing exquisite star-shaped flowers with pristine white petals and long graceful spurs, centred with soft creamy white. Nodding gently on slender stems above delicate ferny foliage, these luminous blooms bring a sense of quiet refinement and cool beauty to shaded borders and woodland garden edges. Stunning planted en masse or woven through other cottage garden perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⭐ \u003cstrong\u003eExquisite pure white star-shaped blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — pristine petals with long elegant spurs and creamy centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful ferny foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e — attractive blue-green leaves that look lovely even when not in flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eGrows 45–60 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect for the middle of borders and woodland garden edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eLoved by long-tongued bees\u003c\/strong\u003e — the long spurs are perfectly designed for specialist pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e — returns year after year and self-seeds gently through the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eElegant cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — luminous and long-lasting in cottage-style arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds in autumn or early spring into moist, well-drained seed-raising mix. Aquilegia benefits from a period of cold stratification — sowing in autumn and leaving pots outside over winter gives excellent results. Transplant seedlings to a partially shaded or dappled sun position with rich, moisture-retentive soil, spacing 30–40 cm apart. Deadhead after flowering to extend the season, or allow to self-seed for a naturalistic effect. Plants are long-lived and improve with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Aquilegia caerulea 'Crystal White Star'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45028580622405,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_9f75c213-306c-48a8-9624-7b1c2bafce84.png?v=1780883784","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/crystal-white-star-columbine-seeds-aquilegia-caerulea","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}