Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Barlow White', 3L
The ‘Granny’s Bonnet’ Aquilegia 'Barlow White’ bears striking, white, double flowers on fine stems above divided, fern-like foliage. These pom-pom flowers are much appreciated by bees and other pollinators, and due to their long stems, also make a distinctive cut flower.
Dimensions
- 3L
- Height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 50cm (1ft 7in) in 2-5 years
Features
The ‘Granny’s Bonnet’ Aquilegia 'Barlow White’ bears striking, white, double flowers on fine stems above divided, fern-like foliage. These pom-pom flowers are much appreciated by bees and other pollinators, and due to their long stems, also make a distinctive cut flower.
The perfect addition to any cottage garden border, Aquilegia 'Barlow White’ can also be grown in a container or looks very effective planted en masse in a woodland setting. Unlike other aquilegias, ‘Barlow White’ flowers are spurless.
- Flowers: May - June
- Hardy
- Moist, well-drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Deadhead regularly to encourage flowering (or leave on to self seed)