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Columbine 'Black Barlow' - 10 pieces

CHF 20.80

Columbine 'Black Barlow' - 10 pieces

Name: Columbine 'Black Barlow' - 10 pieces
Brand: Aquilegia
Price: 20.80 CHF
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Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow' (Barlow Series)

CHF 20.80

Densely double, spurless flowers like small pompons
Deep plum-violet that looks almost black
Flowers in May on stems of 60–80 cm
Blue-green, finely lobed foliage
Good cut flower for dark bouquets

'Black Barlow' is a double, spurless columbine whose flowers are such a dark plum-violet that they look almost black. The small pompons nod in May on slender stems above blue-green foliage. A perennial for lovers of dark colours, in the border as well as in the vase.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Black Barlow' have nothing in common with the classic columbine shape. Instead of long spurs, they carry densely layered, narrow petals arranged into small, symmetrical balls. Their colour is a deep plum-violet. Backlit it shows a bluish sheen; in shade it looks almost black.

At 60–80 cm tall, it suits the middle of the border or the woodland edge, in sun to partial shade. Pale partners bring out the dark violet: white columbines, silvery foliage, lady's mantle or the pale flowers of hardy geraniums. It is only of limited use in pots and is happier in the ground.

The long, sturdy stems make 'Black Barlow' a good cut flower for unusual, dark bouquets. Bumblebees and other insects visit the flowers in May. Columbines self-seed readily, but the seedlings may look different from the parent plant. After flowering, the finely divided foliage stays attractive for a long time and fills the gap until summer.

Planting

Plant in spring, from March to May, or in autumn, in September and October. Dig a planting hole twice the size of the root ball and set the plant so that the root collar sits just below the surface. Space plants 35–50 cm apart. A sunny to partially shaded spot with moist soil is ideal. Water in thoroughly.

Care

Water in dry weeks, especially in the first year. A dressing of compost in spring is enough. Columbines self-seed readily; if you do not want this, cut the stems after flowering before the seeds ripen. You can cut the foliage back to the ground in late summer if it becomes untidy.

Specifications

Botanical name: Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow' (Barlow Series)
Genus: Columbines
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Black
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: May
Flowering season: Late spring
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Habit: Bushy
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: March, April, May, September, October
Planting depth: Just cover the root collar
Spacing: 35–50 cm
Number per m²: 4
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–9
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
RHS hardiness: H7