Nearly Black Flowers
Produces dramatic, deep burgundy-purple flowers that appear almost black, creating a distinctive display in ornamental garden settings.
Black Barlow Columbine Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Black Barlow Columbine Seeds
Black Barlow Columbine is an ornamental flowering plant admired for its deep burgundy to nearly black, double flowers and attractive green foliage. This distinctive columbine variety adds dramatic color and elegant texture to cottage gardens, perennial borders, and ornamental landscapes. It grows best in well-drained soil with suitable sunlight and consistent moisture. Black Barlow is a striking choice for gardeners seeking unusual, dark-colored flowers and distinctive garden displays.
Dark Double Flowers
Perennial Ornamental
Cottage Garden Favorite
Pollinator Garden
Key Features
Distinctive Double Blooms
Features intricate, spurless double flowers that give this columbine variety a fuller appearance than traditional single-flowered types.
Attractive Green Foliage
Forms delicate, divided green leaves that provide an appealing backdrop for its unusually dark flowers.
Perennial Garden Interest
Suitable for cottage gardens, mixed perennial borders, and selected pollinator-friendly planting areas.
Product Highlights
Deep burgundy to nearly black flowers
Distinctive double flower form
Ornamental perennial plant
Suitable for cottage gardens
Attractive divided green foliage
Ideal for mixed flower borders
Prefers well-drained soil
Can attract pollinating insects
Specifications
| Product Name | Black Barlow Columbine Seeds |
| Scientific Name | Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow' |
| Common Name | Black Barlow Columbine; Dark Double Columbine |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Herbaceous perennial, often relatively short-lived |
| Flower Color | Deep burgundy-purple to nearly black |
| Flower Type | Double, spurless flowers |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 3–9; local conditions and supplier guidance may vary |
| Planting Season | Spring or fall, depending on local climate and sowing method |
| Seed Starting | Surface-sow or lightly cover according to seed supplier instructions; chilling may improve germination |
| Germination Time | Often 14–30 days under suitable conditions; may take longer |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–70°F (18–21°C) after suitable pretreatment |
| Sunlight | Full sun in cooler climates to partial shade in warmer areas |
| Soil Requirements | Moisture-retentive, fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Maintain consistent moisture, especially during establishment |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 24–30 inches tall; dimensions vary with growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–18 inches apart |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Check the supplier's instructions before sowing. Columbine seeds may benefit from a period of cold, moist stratification to encourage more uniform germination.
Check the supplier's instructions before sowing. Columbine seeds may benefit from a period of cold, moist stratification to encourage more uniform germination.
Step 2: Sow in Suitable Growing Medium
Use a clean seed-starting mix with good drainage. Sow the seeds on the surface or cover them lightly, following the recommended method for your seed lot.
Use a clean seed-starting mix with good drainage. Sow the seeds on the surface or cover them lightly, following the recommended method for your seed lot.
Step 3: Maintain Suitable Conditions
Keep the growing medium evenly moist but not waterlogged. Provide cool to moderate temperatures and check regularly for emerging seedlings.
Keep the growing medium evenly moist but not waterlogged. Provide cool to moderate temperatures and check regularly for emerging seedlings.
Step 4: Transplant Carefully
Once seedlings are established and large enough to handle, transplant them into suitable pots or garden beds. Harden off outdoor seedlings gradually before planting.
Once seedlings are established and large enough to handle, transplant them into suitable pots or garden beds. Harden off outdoor seedlings gradually before planting.
Step 5: Provide Ongoing Care
Grow plants in suitable sunlight and well-drained soil. Water during dry periods and remove spent flowers if you want to limit self-seeding. Allow selected flowers to mature if seed collection is desired.
Grow plants in suitable sunlight and well-drained soil. Water during dry periods and remove spent flowers if you want to limit self-seeding. Allow selected flowers to mature if seed collection is desired.
Add Dramatic Color with Black Barlow Columbine
Bring distinctive dark blooms and elegant foliage to your garden with Black Barlow Columbine. Its unusual double flowers make an eye-catching addition to cottage gardens, perennial borders, and ornamental planting schemes. Provide suitable growing conditions and follow appropriate seed-starting instructions for healthy plant establishment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful information about germinating Black Barlow Columbine seeds, growing its distinctive dark flowers, and caring for this perennial garden plant.
Do Black Barlow Columbine seeds need cold stratification?
Cold, moist stratification can improve or help synchronize germination for columbine seeds. Place the seeds in a suitable moist medium under refrigeration for a period recommended by your supplier, commonly around three to four weeks. Requirements can vary by seed lot, so check the packet instructions before sowing.
How do you grow Black Barlow Columbine from seed?
Sow the seeds in a well-drained seed-starting mix after any recommended cold treatment. Surface-sow or cover lightly according to the supplier's instructions, keep the medium evenly moist, and provide suitable temperatures. Transplant established seedlings into a garden location with appropriate sunlight and well-drained soil.
Will Black Barlow Columbine grow true from collected seeds?
Not necessarily. Black Barlow is a named cultivated variety, and seedlings grown from collected seeds may differ from the parent plant, particularly if cross- pollination occurs with other columbines nearby. Flower color and form may vary. For the most consistent characteristics, purchase seeds from a reputable supplier that identifies the variety accurately.