Xela's Garden
Aquilegia [Columbine] [V]
Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia.
Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia atrata.
Planted 02.10 Vistabile fence border
Bought 02.10 Wilkinsons £1.98 for 2 plants / £5 for 3 packs
Aquilegia Black Barlow - Granny's Bonnet, Columbine
A real head-turner, with fully double spurless near-black flowers that resemble Dahlias. The unusual flowers look fabulous in the middle of a sunny border alongside plants with deep red or blue flowers for maximum impact. A popular and easy-to-grow cottage garden plant, it prefers a soil that retains moisture over the summer. Supplied in 2-3 litre containers. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: purple-black Other features: fern-like, mid-green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted manure or compost around new plants. Eventual height: 90cm Eventual spread: 45cm
[Source: www.gardeningexpress.co.uk]
Seeds sown 16.02.09 'Dwarf Fairyland mixed'
Freebie pckt with ? issue of Amateur Gardening magazine
This compact form retains the columbine's endearing charm, but being dwarf, it is more resistant to wind.It is very hardy and colourful and will thrive in poor soils. Flowers, which appear in spring / summer are excellent for bedding or cutting.
Photos of this plant
Reminders for this plant
Due about 15 years ago:
Check
Leave in fridge until 9th March or until germination takes place.
Remove from fridge
Place in warmth of 15C.
Check for germination
Transplant
When large enough to handle prick out into 3" pots and plaunge up to rims in a sheltered spot outside.
Due over 14 years ago:
Plant out
12" apart in moist well drained soil in sun or partial shade.
