Aquilegia 'Rose Barlow' (Columbine)

Aquilegia 'Rose Barlow,' commonly known as Columbine, is a beautiful and unique perennial featuring fully double, spurless flowers in a soft rose-pink shade with hints of white. These intricate, pom-pom-like blooms rise elegantly on slender stems above clumps of finely divided, fern-like green foliage, adding charm and elegance to cottage gardens, borders, or woodland settings.

Aquilegia 'Rose Barlow' grows best in moist, well-drained soils enriched with organic matter but is adaptable to sandy or loamy soils and requires minimal care. Deadheading spent blooms can extend the flowering period, though allowing some flowers to go to seed encourages self-seeding, ensuring this lovely variety naturalizes gracefully over time. Cutting back foliage after flowering promotes fresh growth and maintains a tidy appearance. It pairs beautifully with shade-tolerant companions such as ferns, hostas, or astilbes, creating a lush, layered effect in garden beds. Highly attractive to pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, it is also deer- and rabbit-resistant, making it a low-maintenance and reliable choice. Its delicate, showy blooms and soft foliage are perfect for informal cottage gardens, naturalized settings, or as a charming accent in more formal designs.

Sun Requirements:

Partial shade to full sun. Thriving in dappled sunlight but capable of tolerating full sun in cooler climates with adequate moisture.

Maximum Growth Height:

24–30 inches (60–75 cm), with a spread of about 12–18 inches (30–45 cm).

Bloom Month:

May to June. Providing vibrant color in late spring and early summer.