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Aquilegia vulgaris Nora Barlow Flower Seeds – Double Columbine for Planting

Aquilegia vulgaris Nora Barlow Flower Seeds – Double Columbine for Planting

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds on the soil surface and cover very lightly. Keep soil evenly moist. Cold stratification improves germination. Best sown in autumn or early spring.

How to Grow

Grow in partial shade to full sun with well-drained soil. Water moderately. Remove spent flower stems to maintain plant vigor and encourage self-seeding if desired.

Tips

Prefers partial shade
Cold stratification improves germination
Excellent for cottage gardens
Attracts bees and butterflies
Low maintenance once established

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Double spurless blooms with soft pastel tones

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring to early summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Not applicable

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

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Aquilegia vulgaris Nora Barlow Flower Seeds – Double Columbine for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Perennial

Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Nora Barlow’ is admired for its unusual flower form and old-fashioned charm. This hardy perennial blends beautifully into cottage gardens and shaded borders, returning year after year with minimal care.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Not applicable

plant-height

Plant Height

60–75 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Partial shade to full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30–40 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sow

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained soil

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Sunny position

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Nora Barlow columbine different from common columbines?

Nora Barlow is known for its double, spurless flower form with soft pastel tones, giving it a distinctive appearance within columbine plantings.

Can Nora Barlow columbine grow in a cottage garden?

Yes. Its old-fashioned flower form and perennial habit make it well suited to cottage gardens, informal borders and naturalistic planting designs.

Is Nora Barlow columbine suitable for partly shaded areas?

Yes. It can work well in garden locations with partial shade, particularly where harsh afternoon exposure is limited.

Can Nora Barlow columbine be used as a cut flower?

Its unusual double blooms can be used decoratively, although the plant is primarily presented as an ornamental garden perennial.

Does Nora Barlow columbine need frequent maintenance?

It generally needs moderate garden care. Remove spent flowers and maintain suitable soil moisture while avoiding excessive watering.

When is the best time to enjoy Nora Barlow's flowers?

The bloom period is generally spring to early summer, when its double pastel-toned flowers provide seasonal garden interest.