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AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'Black Barlow'
Commonly known as Columbine, Granny's bonnet
Dark plum-purple flowers which make a strong show
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Height - 90cm (36in) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
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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
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Racemes - terminal, leafy racemes of 5-15 pendent to horizontal flowers with, short hooked spurs, to 2cm (¾in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Aquilegia - Growing Guide
- Aquilegia - Growing Guide
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90cm (36in)
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