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AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'Black Barlow'

Commonly known as Columbine, Granny's bonnet

Dark plum-purple flowers which make a strong show

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£11.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £9.00 Each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Deciduous
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
Height - 90cm (36in)
Spread - 45cm (18in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - clump-forming perennial with lobed leaflets 1-4cm (½-1½in) long and many-branched, stiff stems
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases - sawflies, caterpillars, aphids, leafminers and powdery mildew
Place of origin - Europe
Flower Shape - Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
Racemes - terminal, leafy racemes of 5-15 pendent to horizontal flowers with, short hooked spurs, to 2cm (¾in) long
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant