Clematis-flowered Columbine 'Nora Barlow'

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata

How to grow Clematis-flowered Columbine 'Nora Barlow'

  • Full Sun

Deadhead to prolong bloom.
Cut to ground when flush of flowers is over to rejuvenate.
Leaves are susceptible to leaf miner damage; cut damaged or tired-looking foliage to encourage regrowth.

Keep in mind when planting that Nora Barlow is thought of as hardy, so Nora Barlow will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Growing Nora Barlow from seed

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Nora Barlow about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Nora Barlow

Plant in full sun-partial shade

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Nora Barlow is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Nora Barlow

Clematis-flowered Columbine Nora Barlow Etymology

The species name vulgaris is from the Latin vulgus (“the multitude, the masses”) +‎ -āris, and means “common”, “usual”, or “commonly known” 1.

Other Names for Clematis-flowered Columbine 'Nora Barlow'

Nora Barlow Mixed

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