Go Back Columbine Barlow Black

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:58 PM
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Barlow Black'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    These unusual, purple-black fully double flowers are held well above the neat, fern-like foliage on strong stems.  Closely resembling a miniature dahlia, these flowers add a natural charm to any garden!  Hummingbirds are drawn towards the splash of color that the black flowers lend to the landscape.  Aquilegias are widely known for their love of shady areas, but also do well in the sun, in moist, well-drained soil.  Use them for an early season cut flower; long lasting, up to two weeks.   Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    'Black Barlow' is easy to grow, and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.

    Flower Color

    Lavender

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    6-12 in.

    Good Companions

    White alliums, White Sweet Rocket, Other aquilegias.

    Plant Height

    2-3 feet

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Moist and well-drained soils

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Container, Cut flower, Mass Plantings, Easy to grow

    Bloom Time

    Spring to summer

    Critter Resistance

    —

    Exposure

    Full sun to part sun, Full to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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