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Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow' (Columbine)

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow' (Columbine)

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If you take a good look at Akelei you will most likely fall in love immediately like us. It is very hard to resist these flowers. They bloom early, at the same time as the late tulips and alliums for example, and are wonderfully beautiful. They self-seed if you don't cut away the seed pods, but we don't worry about that at all. 'Black Barlow' is a very special one, almost black-purple in color.

Name Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow' (Columbine)
Type Biennial 
Contents 0.10 grams  / approx. 50 seeds   approx. 0.5 - 1 m2

Color Dark Purple
Height 90 cm
Position Full sun - Semi-shade
Suitable for pot or balcony Yes
Toxic Yes
Dryflower No

Pre-seeding June - October

Direct sowing August or October
Flowering time May - June


Indoor pre-seeding
Germination is very slow. Putting your seed tray in the refrigerator for a while can help. Then put them in a room at about 18 degrees in a bright spot but away from direct sunlight. Keep the soil moist. Repot once seedlings are 10 cm tall and put in a cool place. Place fall seedlings in a cold greenhouse or cool room for overwintering and plant in late March at 30 cm intervals.

Direct seeding
Direct seeding is easier. Sow directly into the soil in August or October. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. Do not do this during heavy rain or on hot days to prevent the seed from washing away or drying out. Keep the soil moist.

Which is what?

The terms may be new to you, here's what they all mean:

Annual- plants that bloom one summer and then die
Biennial- plants that you sow one year, and bloom the next year (and then die)
Perennial- plants that bloom several summers
Perennial- plants that survive frost and last for years

How many hours of sunshine?

Annuals plants almost without exception grow only in full sun. That means that you preferably need more than 8 hours of summer sun in the place where you want to grow them, for example from 10 - 18 hours. 6 - 7 hours will also go a long way, but the plants will grow just a little slower.

What soil?

Unless otherwise specified, annuals want nutrient-rich soil with extra compost in the spring. Read more about it in the Seed Guide.

Seediguide

Never seeded before? We'll get you started with a Sowing Guide explaining the basics and supplies.

Storing seeds

On the package of your seeds you will find the shelf life. You can use them until the date you see on it. An opened package is best stored in an airtight box in a cool and dark place, such as a closet in the hallway. Not sure if the germination is still good? Then it's best to buy a new pack. We deliberately choose small amounts of seeds in the packs so you don't have to waste seeds. Do you have any questions about this? Call 033 - 202 43 38 or email to [email protected], and we will help you further.

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learn to grow your own

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