Description

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata Black Barlow description:

Frilled purple-black flowers in spring and summer on tall stems.

A pollinator friendly plant including bees.
This is a butterfly friendly plant.

How easy is it to grow:
Good for the middle or back of a border or in a wooded area and is easy to grow.

We have plenty more cheap perennial plants that are easy like this one.

Other common names: Black Barlow Columbine or Black Barlow Spurless Common Columbine.

Also known as: Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata ‘Black Barlow’ (Barlow Series) (d)

The best position in the garden:

Sun or semi shade.

Is it useful as a ground cover plant?

Yes, is good at filling a space in a shady border.

What type of soil:

Well drained soil, also tolerates acidic soil.

How much moisture:

Normal moisture.

Hardiness and, or, lifespan:

Hardy.

Care and maintenance:

When newly planted always keep it watered until the roots have grown down and it is able to find its own moisture.

Size of plant:

Height 100 cm.
Spread 50 cm.

Planting density – to calculate how many plants are required in a planting scheme:

Allow 4 plants per square metre.

Inexpensive perennial plants from our online mail order plant nursery.