Description
Very rare variety of folded aquilegia with an extremely exotic and stunning color, white rose and pistachio.
Species resistant to cold, heat and extremely adaptable.
Aquilegia nora barlow received the prestigious rhs (royal horticultural society) garden merit (agm) award “award merit garden”.
Columbines have been grown in gardens for centuries and are among the most popular perennials around the world. This “barlow nora” selection is an unusual and historic variety.
A little of history:
Emma nora barlow (1885 – 1989) was a fantastic woman, who died at the age of 104, granddaughter of the British naturalist charles darwin (theory of evolution, the origin of species).
Having studied genetics at Cambridge University, he published two works of plant genetics based on his grandfather’s research: the different forms of flowers on plants of the same species.
And, despite not having been the creator of this aquilegia variety, he cultivated in his garden and gave some seeds to the nurseryman alam bloom, who named his commercial stock in his honor as nora barlow cultivar.
A stunning and rustic species, requires very little care, excellent germination rate, and once planted
You will present us with beautiful blooms year after year.
Excellent cut flower and an invitation to hummingbirds.
Very rare seed supply for this cultivar.
Germination Guide
🌍 Europe (Balkans, widespread throughout European continent)
Easy
Aquilegia vulgaris, commonly known as columbine or granny's bonnet, is a hardy herbaceous perennial native to Europe with delicate, nodding flowers typically in blue, purple, pink, or white. Seeds require a period of cold stratification to overcome dormancy and improve germination rates. This easy-to-grow species readily self-seeds in gardens and is ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and woodland settings.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
21 – 90 days
Temperature
Min 15°C
Ideal 20°C
Max 25°C
🌡️ Temperature alternation recommended
— Seeds benefit from cold stratification period (0-5°C) followed by warm germination temperature (18-21°C). This cold-warm cycle simulates natural winter conditions.
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Seed Pre-treatment
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Cold stratification — 21 days at 5°C
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Additional notes
Cold stratification helps break seed dormancy. Place moist seeds in refrigerator for 3-4 weeks at 0-5°C before sowing. If seeds are slow to germinate indoors, additional cold stratification period improves results.
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
seed starting mix, peat moss and perlite combination, or general purpose compost
Recommended container
seed trays or small pots, at least 3-4 inches deep
Growing Tips
Sow seeds lightly on moist compost surface without burying, as light aids germination. Maintain high humidity by covering tray with polythene or placing in sealed bag. Provide cold period (0-5°C) for 2-4 weeks before moving to warm location (18-21°C). Germination is slow and may take 1-3 months. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once germinated, grow seedlings in cooler conditions. Thin seedlings when large enough to handle. Aquilegia seeds are light-sensitive and should never be completely covered with soil.
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