Aquilegia ‘White Barlow’

$4.50

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata plena

PRE-ORDER: Ships approximately mid-March 2026

‘White Barlow’ is a fully double, spurless columbine with soft, layered petals arranged in intricate rosettes. Unlike traditional columbines with backward spurs, this Barlow Series form produces rounded, star-like blooms that resemble small, antique pom-poms suspended above fine blue-green foliage.

Flowering in mid to late spring, ‘White Barlow’ brings a refined brightness to cottage gardens and woodland borders. The blooms float lightly on slender stems, weaving easily among foxgloves, campanulas, and early perennials.

This is a short-lived perennial or biennial, often gently self-sowing where conditions suit it. It performs best in cool, evenly moist soil and benefits from partial shade in warmer regions.

Elegant but resilient, it offers that old-garden feeling without fragility.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata plena

PRE-ORDER: Ships approximately mid-March 2026

This is a short-lived perennial or biennial, often gently self-sowing where conditions suit it. It performs best in cool, evenly moist soil and benefits from partial shade in warmer regions.

Elegant but resilient, it offers that old-garden feeling without fragility.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

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Product Details

Lifecycle: Short-lived perennial / biennial
Mature Size: 24–30 in tall × 12–18 in wide
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average, well-drained, evenly moist
Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
Flower Color: Double white
Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 50

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8 (short-lived perennial)

Reliably overwinters in Zones 3–8
Dies back after frost and re-emerges in spring
In warmer climates (Zone 8), afternoon shade improves longevity
Often self-sows gently, extending its presence in the garden
Prefers cool spring conditions and struggles in prolonged heat

Growing Guide

Sowing Depth

Surface sow and press lightly into soil. Light aids germination.

Germination Time

21–30 days

Cold Stratification

Cold stratification improves germination rates. Provide 3–4 weeks at 35–40°F before moving to warmth, or fall sow outdoors for natural winter conditioning.

Starting Indoors

Sow 8–10 weeks before last frost. After stratification, maintain temperatures at 65–70°F and keep soil consistently moist but not wet.

Starting Outdoors

Direct sow in late fall or early spring. Fall sowing often yields the most uniform germination.

Placement & Cultivation

Best planted toward the front or middle of borders where the detailed blooms can be appreciated. Remove spent flowers to prevent excessive self-sowing if desired. Allow some to set seed if naturalizing is welcome.

Final Spacing

12–18 inches

Water Requirements

Moderate. Keep evenly moist during establishment.

Soil pH

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Fertilizer

Incorporate compost at planting. Avoid excessive nitrogen.

Pests & Diseases

May experience leaf miner in humid climates. Remove affected foliage promptly.

Cut Flower Use

Harvest when flowers are fully open but still firm. Delicate stems; handle gently.