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Aquilegia vulgaris Blue Barlow

Columbine

An old-fashioned double, blue, columbine whose blooms resemble dahlias. Suitable as a cut flower, they stand out with their vibrant colour.

  • »  Flowers are rich royal-blue
  • »  Clumps of gray-green lobed foliage
  • »  Excellent cut flower
  • »  Deer and rabbit resistant
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring to early summer

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:60-90 cm
  • Spread:30-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aquilegia vulgaris 'Blue Barlow'

Aquilegia is an easy-to-grow perennial, growing best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Extended periods of drought may cause aquilegia to go into early dormancy. Deadheading will help promote more blooms. They are somewhat susceptible to leaf miner and sawfly, which disfigure the foliage. As the plants usually wane in midsummer, it is safe to cut the flowers off, to prevent self-seeding.