Aquilegia vulgaris

Aquilegia Barlow Mix

R60.00

Note: Lengthy germinator – for experienced gardeners.

 

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Fluffy, star-shaped blooms with pointed, overlapping petals resemble petite clematis flowers. Fully double, upward-facing and nodding, spurless flowers. Blooms late spring of the second year from a spring sowing. An excellent cut flower, it has strong, straight stems. Produces multiple blooms per stem.

 

Mix includes Victorian shades in a complementary color palette; rose, black, violet, deep red wine, dark purple, rose centers fading to white with green tips, white and purple-edged white.

 

50 seeds per packet

23 in stock

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    Flower type:Air
    Life cycle:Perennial
    Climate:Once established, plants are frost hardy and will live for many years. Will tolerate full sun where summers are cool and plants can be kept watered.
    Sowing guide:In frost-free areas: direct sow in March to April or sow in trays (recommended) and transplant after 6-8 weeks. In frost areas: direct sow after last frost or sow in trays (recommended) 6 weeks before last frost and transplant once soil has reached 18C.
    Planting Season:Autumn / Spring
    Germination guide:21-28 days @ 21-24 C. Light required - cover seed with thin layer of vermiculite. Refrigerate seeds for 5 days before planting.
    Good Bee Food:No
    Flowering time:September-October of the following year.
    Pinch:Not necessary
    Position:Full Sun / Part Shade
    Final height:60 cm
    Spacing:30 cm

    Harvesting Tips:

    Harvest when half of the florets on a stem are open.

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