Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata plena ‘Blue Barlow’

BLUE BARLOW COLUMBINES

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata plena ‘Blue Barlow’
BLUE BARLOW COLUMBINES

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata plena ‘Blue Barlow’ has quilled double “Columbine” flowers of deep, rich violet-blue.

Quilled double Columbines of  deep rich violet-blue

This very fine double pom pom Columbine also provides great cut flowers of an intoxicating colour, as well as a fine garden display.

Specially bred for cut flower production

‘Blue Barlow’ was especially bred for commercial cut flower production, as were all the fine series of ‘Barlow’ Aquilegias.

Long blooming spring-early summer

So it is particularly long blooming, with long lasting flowers of such rich colour, blooming prolifically from spring into summer.

With blooms that look up at you

The blooms of Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata plena ‘Blue Barlow’ look up at you, rather than shyly nodding.

Mix with silver foliage plants for a striking look

Try ‘Blue Barlow’ mixed with silver foliage in both the garden and the vase.
It has an electrifying effect.

Large airy branching heads of bloom for vase & garden

Then the blooms are held in large airy, branching heads, well above the compact clump of scalloped foliage.

Hardy evergreen perennial clump

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata plena ‘Blue Barlow’ is a hardy, evergreen perennial clump.

Frost & heat hardy

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata plena ‘Blue Barlow’ is frost and heat hardy.

Tolerates some dry

And also tolerates some dry once established.

Happy to grow under trees & shrubs or in the open

Plant ‘Blue Barlow’ in Shade to ½ Shade to Sun.
It is a hardy and adaptable, evergreen perennial clump that is happy to grow under trees and shrubs or out in the open flower garden.

Ignored by rabbits & deer

She is rarely troubled by any pests and diseases, and is ignored by rabbits and deer who dislike the taste apparently.

Adored by bees & pollinators

However bees and other useful pollinating insects adore the nectar rich flower with their glorious stamens rich in pollen too.
Although ‘Crista Barlow’ is a double Columbine, the pollen and nectar rich centre is exposed for the pollinator’s delight.

Approx. 60cm High in spectacular flower x 25cm Wide of evergreen, pretty, ferny foliage.

SEED SOWING ADVICE:

Sow seeds any time indoors in punnets whenever suitable temperatures are available (15- 24°C).
OR
Scatter directly in garden in autumn and winter.
Aquilegias germinate easily in the garden after chilling by the cold of winter.

Sow indoors for optimum germination & quick early plants: First sow the seeds on the surface of good quality seed raising mix.
Now pat gently to ensure good contact with the mix.
Then barely cover the seeds with sieved mix.
Because these seeds need light to germinate.

Now thoroughly moisten the punnet by standing in a shallow water bath, and allowing the moisture to percolate up to the surface of the mix from below.

Then place the sown punnet in a warm, well-lit position (not in any direct sunlight).
You can use a heat mat if you have one to maintain optimum temperatures.

Temperatures of 15- 24°C approx. are ideal for rapid and optimum germination.

Seedlings may begin emerging as soon as 10 days, but may continue for 21-28 days.

However if there is no germination after 4 weeks it means the seeds are naturally dormant and require a period of chilling.
So wrap the moist, sown punnet in cling-wrap and keep in fridge (not freezer) for 4-6 weeks.
Then return to a well lit position at 15-24C for germination.
However do not discard the punnet as seeds will continue to germinate for a staggered period after the chilling.

Seed Count: 30 seeds per pack approx.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count and give a generous serve).

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