Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'
Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'
Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'
Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'
Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'
Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'
Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'
Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'
Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'

Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'

"Granny’s bonnets"

Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'

3 bare roots — £5.85

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Description

The common name granny’s bonnets may not conjure visions of glamour these days but Aquilegia 'Black Barlow' are so absolutely in vogue and outrageously chic, they should catwalk into your planting plan immediately. Clad in ultra-trendy deep plum shades, rounds of extra petals form an elegant nodding bloom. This is a statuesque beauty with a tall and graceful habit, growing up 90cm in height, Aquilegia 'Black Barlow' knows just how to hold those captivating near-black flowers for maximum effect. Scalloped blue-green foliage at the base of the plant are a perfect podium to accentuate the depth of colour in the flowers which are held above it. Not only does this hardy plant look amazing, but it’s easy to grow, low-maintenance, hardy and it’s perennial so it grows back every year, better and better each time. Bees absolutely love it too.  

Aquilegia 'Black Barlow' is a spring flowering perennial, you can look forward to this display of blooms from around April into May each year. They mingle well and crate some gorgeous contrasts with spring bulbs like tulips and late flowering Narcissi, but also other late-spring flowering perennials like Brunnera, peonies and Papaver. In shade, try them among ferns like Athyrium 'Metallicum'. Originating from European native wildflowers, Aquilegias like this are especially useful as they’re happy to grow in all aspects including sun, partial shade, and even full shade, making them a valuable addition to trickier areas of the garden. The almost black satin tones of Aquilegia 'Black Barlow' would intensify white and pink colours particularly well. With its long stems and spurless blooms bred specifically with cutting in mind, it also makes a superb, stylish addition to a spring bouquet. A favourite in cottage gardens, aquilegias have long been cherished for their charming flowers on tall stems that pop up in late spring, and they have a long list of common names to prove just how much they’ve been loved: granny’s bonnets, columbine, even granny’s nightcap!

Key features

  • Perfect for pots

  • Comes back every year

  • Great for shade

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow' (Barlow Series) (d)

  • Flower colour

    Near-black, plum, purple

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    70cm-1m

  • Established spread

    20-30cm

  • Plant spacing

    9 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1-2 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Dappled shade
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Pots
    Large containers
    Borders
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Clay
    Stony
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak your Aquilegia 'Black Barlow' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.

    • Plant your "Granny’s bonnets" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed before 1 March 2025
    You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

Perennials in 1 minute

The beauty of perennial plants doesn’t just lie in their long-lasting flowers and sturdy, resilient nature, but it’s their sheer determination to keep on coming back stronger every year —in year one they’re good, but in future years they’re even better!

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