Columbine 'Nora Barlow' Seeds (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow')

Unique and eye-catching, Columbine 'Nora Barlow' produces fully double, spurless flowers in shades of pink, rose, and green, with a charming pompom-like appearance. Unlike traditional columbines, its blooms resemble miniature dahlias, making it a standout in cottage gardens and borders. A hardy perennial, it also attracts bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Double, dahlia-like flowers in pink and green tones

• Spurless blooms, unlike typical columbines

• Hardy perennial and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical name: Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow'

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–80 cm (24–32 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and perennial borders

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting gardens for unique arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover lightly with soil; requires light for germination

• Germination: 21–35 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers the second year after sowing