Aquilegia hybrids 'Nora Barlow'
Columbine Nora Barlow
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.