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Columbine 'Nora Barlow'

Name: Columbine 'Nora Barlow'
Brand: Select Seeds, Co.
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Aquilegia vulgaris

This antique columbine, with many overlapping pointed petals, was named after the granddaughter of Charles Darwin. She was a plant hybridizer, editor, mother of six, and more! This form of columbine has flowered in spring to early summer gardens since the early 17th century in England. It is a stalwart survivor, prized for its extravagant petals held on branching stems. It easily self-sows into moist, fertile, well-drained soils.

SKU #P5635

Caution: Poisonous. The purchaser assumes all liability related to the use of this product.

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Details

Shipped As

Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)

Lifecycle

Perennial

Perennial Hardiness Zone

Mature Size

2-2.5' h x 1' w

Sun

Full sun to partial shade

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained

Season

Spring to summer

Color

Pink and pale green

Features

Great Cut Flower

Deer Resistant

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Bees

Attracts Hummingbirds

WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE

At last frost date.

PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION

Columbine attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; its spring bloom makes it valuable as an early-season nectar source. It is also deer and rabbit resistant and grows happily in the dappled sun of woodland edges or sunny cottage gardens. It spreads agreeably from self-sowing, although they readily cross with each other to produce many surprises in the following years. Cut most flower stalks after bloom to encourage rebloom, leaving some to drop seed and renew plantings. Trim foliage for fresh new growth after bloom if desired. Caution: contains some toxic elements in the roots and foliage.

Final Spacing:

Water Requirements:

Medium Water Use

Watering Details:

Plants are somewhat drought tolerant but do best with evenly moist soil; about 1" of water per week, more in full sun.

Soil pH:

Slightly acidic to neutral

Fertilizer:

Mix in a couple of inches of compost annually.

Diseases & Pests:

A common pest of columbines, leaf miners damage leaves by chewing tunnels in the leaves. At first indication of damage, pick off the affected leaves and destroy or use sprays of Bacillus thuringiensis, a biological, to combat.

When to Cut for Bouquets:

Harvest when 1/2 of the florets are open.

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