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Aquilegia hybrids 'Nora Barlow'

Columbine Nora Barlow

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Description

The Nora Barlow hybrids reach about 32" tall. Soft red petals tipped with white are held way above the foliage on stiff stems. Charming double flowers without the classic spurs, resemble small Dahlias. Flowers bloom from spring to summer. It does well in full sun and part shade. It will self-sow. Aquilegia is not picky about soil.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.