Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow'

Common Name: 'Columbine'

An upright perennial with grey-green divided leaves and distinctive, pompom-like, deep purple flowers in late spring and summer. May-Jul. H90cm S45cm.

£10.00

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Care Instructions

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade The flowers are useful for setting off other plants such as the acid green Euphorbias, the warm-toned bearded Irises, such as ‘Rocket’ or ‘Queechee’, or the muddy pink oriental poppy Papaver ‘Patty’s Plum’.

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good as cut flower
  • Good for low allergen gardens
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Purple flowers
  • Good for spring
  • Good for summer
  • 60cm to 90cm
Plant No: 202

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871