Enhance your garden with the unique beauty of Aquilegia Vulgaris ‘Nora Barlow’ Seeds, a rare and charming perennial known for its fully double, spurless blooms in soft pink and green tones. This heirloom-style variety stands out from traditional columbines due to its distinctive pom-pom flowers and long-lasting performance in spring and early summer.

A favorite among gardeners for its adaptability and ease of growth, ‘Nora Barlow’ thrives in borders, cottage gardens, woodland edges, and mixed planting beds. Its delicate blooms also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to sustainable and ornamental landscapes.

Key Features

• Rare and distinctive double blooms in pink, rose, and green tones

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds

• Easy to grow and suitable for beginners

• Perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and mixed beds

• Long blooming season in late spring to early summer

• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators

• Hardy perennial with reliable growth each year

Specifications

Botanical Name: Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Nora Barlow’
Common Name (US): Columbine (Nora Barlow variety)
Plant Type: Hardy Perennial
Seed Type: Premium, Non-GMO
Flower Color: Pink, rose, green bi-colored, fully double
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moist, fertile soil
Plant Height: 24–36 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Germination Time: 14–30 days
Germination Temperature: 65–70°F
Growth Habit: Upright, airy, bushy
Uses: Borders, landscaping, containers, cottage gardens, cut flowers
Special Notes: May require light stratification for improved germination. Self-seeds lightly in the garden.

Planting Guide

1. Seed Preparation

• For best germination, cold stratify seeds in the refrigerator for 2–3 weeks.

• Mix seeds with moist sand or peat and store in a sealed bag before sowing.

2. Sowing Instructions

• Sow seeds on the soil surface and gently press down.

• Do not cover heavily; Aquilegia seeds need light to germinate.

3. Light & Temperature

• Maintain temperatures of 65–70°F for germination.

• Provide bright, indirect light or gentle morning sun.

4. Transplanting

• When seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant outdoors after frost risk passes.

• Space plants 12–18 inches apart.

5. Watering & Care

• Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding waterlogging.

• Mulch lightly to retain moisture.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage fresh flower growth.

6. Blooming Timeline

• Flowers appear the first or second year depending on sowing time.

• Expect long-lasting blooms in late spring and early summer.

Benefits

• Unique, rare flower form adds visual interest to gardens

• Excellent for naturalistic and cottage-style designs

• Low maintenance and cold hardy

• Attracts pollinators and supports healthy ecosystems

• Multiplies gradually through self-seeding