Overview

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Blue Barlow' is a perennial in the genus Aquilegia, part of the Ranunculaceae family. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Aquilegia vulgaris 'Blue Barlow' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to Europe.

About

Aquilegia vulgaris is a species of perennial flowering plant of the genus Aquilegia (columbine) in the family Ranunculaceae. Commonly called the common columbine, European crowfoot, and granny's bonnet, it presently possesses the most expansive range and greatest morphological variability in its genus.

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About the genus

Aquilegia, commonly known as columbines, is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae (buttercups). The genus includes between 70 and 400 taxa with natural ranges across the Northern Hemisphere. Natural and introduced populations of Aquilegia exist on all continents but Antarctica.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aquilegia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Blue Barlow' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Perennial

Height

1.0 m

Native to

Europe

Frequently asked questions

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