Aquilegia Barlow Mix
Aquilegia Barlow Mix - Image 2
Aquilegia Barlow Mix - Image 3
Aquilegia vulgaris

Aquilegia Barlow Mix

R60.00

Note: Lengthy germinator – for experienced gardeners.

 

Price shown is exclusive of VAT and is calculated at checkout.

 

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

Out of stock

Categories: , ,
    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.

    Whether you are growing flowers or vegetables or both, growing your own plants from seed, is one of the most rewarding things for any gardener and you don’t even need a green thumb to do it. With our guidance, it couldn’t be easier!

    Related products