Overview
Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow' is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Aquilegia, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6, H7. Suggested uses include cottage gardens, informal spaces, wildlife gardens and cut flowers.
About
Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow' is a clump-forming Aquilegia in the Ranunculaceae that flowers from May to July. It has deciduous foliage and suits positions in full sun or partial shade. Plant it in loam or sandy soils that are moist but well-drained and on south, east or west-facing, sheltered aspects. Its hardiness ratings of H6–H7 mean it is very hardy to fully hardy in UK conditions.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aquilegia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South, East, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6, H7
Plant details
Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage gardens, Informal spaces, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in spring, late summer or early autumn
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Aquilegia downy mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow'?
Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow' need?
Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow' hardy in the UK?
Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow'?
Seed sown in spring, late summer or early autumn.
More in the Aquilegia genus
- Aquilegia alpinaalpine columbine
- Aquilegia canadensis
- Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series)
- Aquilegia gratamauve-coloured columbine
- Aquilegia laramiensisLaramie columbine
- Aquilegia moorcroftiana
- Aquilegia nigrescensColumbines
- Aquilegia ottonis subsp. amaliae
