Johnsons Aquilegia Mckana Giant Mix Seeds, Classic, early flowering, long spurred blooms. Remove dead flower stems to encourage plants to clump up.

For indoor sowing When February to June. Where In trays of seed compost. How Sow thinly, cover with 0.5cm of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Place in a cold frame or cool greenhouse. Seedlings appear 21-42 days. Care When large enough transplant singly to 7.5cm pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions. Transplant 30cm apart in flowering position from summer onwards. Flowers May to July, the following year. For outdoor sowing When April to June. Where In a prepared seed bed. How Sow thinly, in rows 30cm apart. Cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Care When large enough thin to 5cm apart. Transplant 30cm apart in flowering position from September to October. Flowers May to July, the following year.

A striking mix of large bright flowers with extra long spurs. A ''cottage garden'' favourite for the early border and an ideal variety for cut flowers.

Sow time: Feb-Jun
Flowering/Harvesting time: May-Jul