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Aquilegia Christa Barlow bare root

Common name: Columbine, Granny's Bonnet

Cherish a stunning display of star-shaped, deep blue flowers with this unique variety of Columbine.

-20°C and below
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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The most well-known Aquilegea is Nora Barlow, now have a look at her attractive younger sister, Christa Barlow. Her double rich lilac flower heads, nod in the breeze above her layered petticoats of lacy grey green foliage throughout spring and summer. Happy growing in either your borders or containers, Aquilegia will encourage butterflies into your garden to feast on the nectar throughout spring and summerThe spur-less Barlow series were bred from a plant originally found in the garden of the previously named Nora Barlow. Aquilegias have many common names, such as Granny's Bonnet, or Columbine. In folklore, carrying a posy of Columbine was said to stir the affections of someone you love. Despite the delicate appearance, Aquilegia Christa Barlow is robust and easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil, in sun or part shade. Aquilegia will self-seed around your garden, or alternatively, collect the seed to sow and raise more plants the following year. Growing to a height of 90cm (36") and spreading to around 30-45cm (12-18"), Aquilegia Christa Barlow makes an excellent addition to your early season garden.
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Key Information
Latin Name Aquilegia Christa Barlow bare root
Common Name Columbine, Granny's Bonnet
Hardiness H7 (-20°C and below)
Colour Purple
Format Bare Roots
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 0.90
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.40
Soil Conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Aspect East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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