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Aquilegia ‘Blue Barlow’ – Columbine
Aquilegia ‘Blue Barlow’ is a graceful and eye-catching hardy perennial, prized for its elegant double flowers in rich violet-blue tones. Flowering in late spring to early summer, the blooms rise above soft mounds of delicate green foliage, bringing a natural cottage-garden charm and lightness to borders and planting schemes.
Reaching around 60–80 cm in height with a spread of 30–45 cm, this upright perennial forms neat clumps of finely divided leaves that provide attractive texture from spring onwards. The nodding, fully double flowers appear in abundance on slender stems, creating movement and colour above surrounding plants.
The intricate blooms are excellent for attracting bees and other pollinators, making Aquilegia ‘Blue Barlow’ a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. It works beautifully in mixed borders, cottage-style planting, woodland edges, or naturalistic schemes where its soft form can weave through neighbouring plants.
This reliable perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Once established, it is easy to grow and low maintenance, often gently self-seeding into suitable spots to create a relaxed and natural display. Removing spent flowers after blooming can help keep plants tidy and may encourage further growth.
Flowering Period
May – June: Elegant double violet-blue flowers appear freely on tall stems
June – July: Peak flowering with masses of blooms above fresh foliage
Summer onwards: Attractive foliage remains to provide texture in the border
With its refined flowers, soft habit, and classic garden appeal, Aquilegia ‘Blue Barlow’ is an excellent choice for adding colour, movement, and pollinator interest to spring and early summer planting schemes.
Aquilegia ‘Blue Barlow’ – Columbine
Aquilegia ‘Blue Barlow’ is a graceful and eye-catching hardy perennial, prized for its elegant double flowers in rich violet-blue tones. Flowering in late spring to early summer, the blooms rise above soft mounds of delicate green foliage, bringing a natural cottage-garden charm and lightness to borders and planting schemes.
Reaching around 60–80 cm in height with a spread of 30–45 cm, this upright perennial forms neat clumps of finely divided leaves that provide attractive texture from spring onwards. The nodding, fully double flowers appear in abundance on slender stems, creating movement and colour above surrounding plants.
The intricate blooms are excellent for attracting bees and other pollinators, making Aquilegia ‘Blue Barlow’ a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. It works beautifully in mixed borders, cottage-style planting, woodland edges, or naturalistic schemes where its soft form can weave through neighbouring plants.
This reliable perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Once established, it is easy to grow and low maintenance, often gently self-seeding into suitable spots to create a relaxed and natural display. Removing spent flowers after blooming can help keep plants tidy and may encourage further growth.
Flowering Period
May – June: Elegant double violet-blue flowers appear freely on tall stems
June – July: Peak flowering with masses of blooms above fresh foliage
Summer onwards: Attractive foliage remains to provide texture in the border
With its refined flowers, soft habit, and classic garden appeal, Aquilegia ‘Blue Barlow’ is an excellent choice for adding colour, movement, and pollinator interest to spring and early summer planting schemes.