- Botanical name: Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow'
- Common name: Granny's bonnet
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
- Attractive to wildlife
Flowering in early summer, aquilegias fill the seasonal gap between the last of the spring bulbs and the main flush of summer perennials.
Aquilegia ‘Nora Barlow’ bears almost spherical, fully double flowerheads comprising masses of small pink and white petals, surrounding golden yellow sepals. It’s a popular aquilegia, grown for its graceful, uprght habit and charming blooms.
Grow Aquilegia ‘Nora Barlow’in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Lift and divide clumps every three to five years and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. Aquilegias are prone to self-seeding around the garden.
How to grow Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow'
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Plant size
90cm height
45cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do Sow in April |
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J
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A
Do Sow in August |
S
Do Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
M
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Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
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O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Collect seeds | ||||||||||||
| Collect seeds |
J
Do not Collect seeds in January |
F
Do not Collect seeds in February |
M
Do not Collect seeds in March |
A
Do not Collect seeds in April |
M
Do not Collect seeds in May |
J
Do not Collect seeds in June |
J
Do Collect seeds in July |
A
Do Collect seeds in August |
S
Do not Collect seeds in September |
O
Do not Collect seeds in October |
N
Do not Collect seeds in November |
D
Do not Collect seeds in December |
Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow' and wildlife
Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow' poisonous?
Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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