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I have Lime Sorbet Columbine seeds that I would like to start indoors so I have a plant (seedling?) to give my mom in mid April. Possible? She will plant it outdoors so I just need to get a few seeds a good head start. Appreciate any advice.
Columbines generally like a cool start and may need cold stratification to germinate. I've actually never tried starting them inside under lights... but I've winter sown them successfully several times. That won't give you a garden-ready plant by April, but depending on how slow germination is inside, you may be just as well off winter sowing seeds in a container and giving your mom the container at whatever stage it's in at that time.
See my Feb. 2 article on Winter Sowing for more information...
