Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata Barlow Black
This clump forming perennial is notable for its deep purple, almost black, double pom pom like flowers that tower over the grey green foliage on tall, spindly stems. Aquilegia Black Barlow looks striking when paired with grasses and can also be cut for floral arrangements.
- Pot Size: 2L
- Eventual height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
This clump forming perennial is notable for its deep purple, almost black, double pom pom like flowers that tower over the grey green foliage on tall, spindly stems. Aquilegia Black Barlow looks striking when paired with grasses and can also be cut for floral arrangements.
This Granny’s Bonnet self seeds freely and is easy to grow. Plant in a border for wonderful cottage garden style or in a container for dramatic impact on the terrace.
Flowers: May - June
- Well drained, light soil
- Any aspect
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Hardy
- Sheltered
- Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather, especially newly established plants.
- Cut foliage and flowers back as they become untidy in late summer and more foliage will appear.
- Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding.