Description
Discover Aquilegia Black Barlow (Columbine ‘Black Barlow’) – a stunning perennial with unique double, deep purple-black flowers. Perfect for British gardens, borders, and cottage garden style planting. Shop now for this pollinator friendly plant!
Enhance your garden with the striking Aquilegia Black Barlow (commonly known as Columbine or Granny’s Bonnet), a captivating perennial prized for its dramatic, almost black, double flowered blooms. This dark, velvety variety adds a touch of Gothic elegance to gardens, thriving in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. As long as the soil does not dry out it will also tolerate full sun.
Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, or as a cut flower, Aquilegia Black Barlow blooms profusely from late spring to early summer, reaching heights of 60-80cm. Its intricate, spurless flowers attract bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator friendly choice for eco-conscious gardeners. The beautiful, double, dark purple black flowers always attract comment from passers by and make a great cut flower too!
Key Features:
– Unique black/dark purple double flowers – a rare and eye-catching variety.
– Low maintenance and hardy – suitable for UK climates (hardy to H7).
– Perfect for partial shade gardens or woodland planting schemes.
Plant Aquilegia Black Barlow in groups for maximum impact or pair with lighter-coloured blooms for contrast. A must-have for dark flower enthusiasts and lovers of unusual perennials.
Why Choose Aquilegia Black Barlow?
– Lincolnshire grown quality – supplied as large, healthy, robust pottedvplants.
– Versatile – suits containers, borders, or naturalistic planting.
– Long-lasting interest – delicate fern-like foliage complements its bold blooms.
Add a touch of mystery to your outdoor space with this award-winning Columbine – order today for delivery across the UK!
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More Details:
Family: Ranunculaceae
Syn: Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata ‘Black Barlow’, Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Black Barlow’
Common Name: Columbine, Grannys Bonnet
Native: Europe
Height x Spread: 100cm x 30cm (39″ x 12″)
Soil Type: Fertile, Humus rich, Poorly Drained / Moisture retentive
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Aspect: Dappled Shade, Shade, Sun
UK Hardiness: Hardy
Flowering Time: June – September
Flower Colour: Black (Dark Purple)
Foliage Colour: Green
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