East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Flowering in early summer, aquilegias fill the seasonal gap between the last of the spring bulbs and the main flush of summer perennials.
Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow' bears almost spherical, fully double flowerheads comprising masses of small pink and white petals, surrounding golden yellow sepals. It's a popular aquilegia, grown for its graceful, uprght habit and charming blooms.
Grow Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow'in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Lift and divide clumps every three to five years and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. Aquilegias are prone to self-seeding around the garden.
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Aquilegia ‘Nora barlow’ and wildlife
Aquilegia ‘Nora barlow’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Aquilegia ‘Nora barlow’ poisonous?
Aquilegia ‘Nora barlow’ has no toxic effects reported.
