Aquilegia vulgaris 'Barlow Series'

European Columbine

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Common Name:

European Columbine

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

45 cm

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Barlow Series') - Description

All are double flowered. Multiple petals, up facing and flared, create a double flowered look. An incredible range of colors white, rose, violet, purple-black and many bicolors.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Barlow Series') - Blooming

Columbines flower in Spring and early Summer, generally within May and June.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Barlow Series') - Growth

Columbine are low maintenance plants.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Barlow Series') - Planting

Plant seeds in well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 5.8. Radicles should germinate in 2-3 days. Often times with Aquilegia, the flowers are left to fruit and produce seeds to allow for self-seeding.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Barlow Series') - Pest

Leaf miners can cause leaf damage. Over-watering can cause root rot and crown rot.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Barlow Series') - Interesting facts

Aquilegia is a large genus with many species and varieties. The flowers are known for their nectar-bearing spurs although some species are spurless. All species attract hummingbirds. The species A. caerulea is the state flower of Colorado. The roots and shoots of Columbine are highly toxic, but Native Americans did garnish their food with very small amounts of it as a flavor enhancer and to treat ulcers. It said to taste sweet.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Barlow Series') - Soil and irrigation

Columbines are not fussy with soil type just as long as there is adequate drainage. The soil should be kept moist, but not totally saturated with water.