Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow'

Also Known As

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Nora Barlow'
Nora Barlow Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow' plant details

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy, cream, pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, cream, pink and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: award-winning, border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, heirloom, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This antique columbine with many overlapping pointed petals was named after the granddaughter of Charles Darwin. She was a plant hybridizer, editor, mother of 6 and more! This type of columbine has flowered in spring to early summer gardens since the early 17th century in England. It is a stalwart survivor, prized for its frilly petals of rose and pale green to white petals held on many-branching strong stems. 'Nora Barlow' is an exceptionally good variety that has been given the Award of Garden Merit. Self sows into moist, rich, well-drained soils.

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Gardening facts about Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow' plant

How to Grow Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
- red
- burgundy
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen