Aquilegia Barlow Black

Common Name:
Granny's Bonnet 'Black Barlow'

Description:
Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow' is a striking perennial known for its fully double, spurless flowers in a deep, velvety purple-black hue. Blooming from late spring to early summer, these pompon-like blooms rise above ferny, grey-green foliage, adding a touch of drama to garden beds and borders. Thriving in full sun to part shade, 'Black Barlow' prefers moist, well-drained soils and is well-suited to Melbourne's climate. While generally short-lived, it self-seeds readily, ensuring its continued presence in the garden. Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering, and its unique blooms make excellent cut flowers for arrangements.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Deep Purple

• Black

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Self-seeding

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Toxic if ingested by humans and pets; contains cyanogenic glycosides which can cause gastrointestinal distress and other symptoms.

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)

• Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)

• Geranium spp. (Cranesbill)

• Heuchera spp. (Coral Bells)

• Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)