Double Pink Flowers
Produces unusual, fully double flowers with layered pink petals and attractive greenish-white edges.
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Windflower Pink Nora Barlow Seeds
Pink Nora Barlow, botanically known as Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow', is a distinctive perennial flowering plant admired for its unusual double, pompom-shaped flowers. The blooms feature deep pink to raspberry-pink petals with pale green and creamy-white edges. Its upright flower stems and delicate, divided foliage make it suitable for cottage gardens, flower borders, woodland-style gardens, and cut flower arrangements. This traditional Columbine variety grows well in full sun or partial shade with moist, well-drained soil.
Pink Columbine
Double Pompom Flowers
Hardy Perennial
Cottage Garden Flowers
Key Features
Distinctive Pompom Shape
Features rounded, spurless flowers that create a decorative pompom appearance above the foliage.
Upright Growth Habit
Develops upright flowering stems with soft, divided green foliage and a clump-forming habit.
Perennial Garden Interest
Returns in suitable growing conditions and adds seasonal flowering interest to cottage gardens and perennial borders.
Product Highlights
Distinctive double pink flowers
Greenish-white petal edges
Rounded pompom flower shape
Botanical variety of Aquilegia vulgaris
Hardy perennial flowering plant
Suitable for cottage gardens
Attractive divided green foliage
Suitable for cut flower arrangements
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow' |
| Common Name | Nora Barlow Columbine; Granny's Bonnet |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Variety | Pink Nora Barlow |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
| Flower Color | Deep Pink, Raspberry Pink, Greenish-White |
| Flower Type | Fully Double, Spurless, Pompom-Shaped |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 3–8 |
| Planting Season | Spring or Fall |
| Growing Season | Spring through Summer |
| Sowing Season | Late Winter through Early Summer |
| Sowing Months | February–June; timing depends on local climate |
| Germination Time | Approximately 25–35 days under suitable conditions; may vary |
| Germination Temperature | 15–20°C (59–68°F) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 60–90 cm |
| Plant Spread | Approximately 30–45 cm |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 30–40 cm |
| Flowering Season | Late Spring to Early Summer |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Use fresh Pink Nora Barlow seeds. If germination is slow or irregular, a short cold stratification period of approximately 3–4 weeks may help improve germination.
Use fresh Pink Nora Barlow seeds. If germination is slow or irregular, a short cold stratification period of approximately 3–4 weeks may help improve germination.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Fill seed trays or small pots with a fine-textured, well-drained seed-starting mix. Moisten the growing medium before sowing.
Fill seed trays or small pots with a fine-textured, well-drained seed-starting mix. Moisten the growing medium before sowing.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the seeds over the moist growing medium and press them gently into the surface. Cover very lightly with vermiculite, allowing some light to reach the seeds. Maintain approximately 15–20°C.
Scatter the seeds over the moist growing medium and press them gently into the surface. Cover very lightly with vermiculite, allowing some light to reach the seeds. Maintain approximately 15–20°C.
Step 4: Maintain Moisture
Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place the seed trays in a bright location away from strong direct sunlight.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place the seed trays in a bright location away from strong direct sunlight.
Step 5: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop enough leaves to handle, transplant them into individual pots. Gradually acclimatize the plants before moving them outdoors.
Once seedlings develop enough leaves to handle, transplant them into individual pots. Gradually acclimatize the plants before moving them outdoors.
Step 6: Encourage Flowering
Plant established seedlings in full sun or partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Allow sufficient space for flowering stems to develop. Established plants generally flower from the following growing season when started from seed.
Plant established seedlings in full sun or partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Allow sufficient space for flowering stems to develop. Established plants generally flower from the following growing season when started from seed.
Grow Beautiful Double Pink Nora Barlow Columbines
Pink Nora Barlow brings unusual double pink flowers and attractive green-white petal edges to perennial gardens. Its distinctive pompom-shaped blooms, upright stems, and divided foliage make it a suitable choice for cottage gardens, flower borders, and cut flower displays. Provide suitable light, moist soil, and proper seed-starting conditions to encourage healthy plant growth and seasonal flowering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about Pink Nora Barlow Columbine flowers, seed germination, and flowering characteristics.
What makes Nora Barlow Columbine flowers different from regular Columbines?
Nora Barlow Columbine is known for its unusual fully double, spurless flowers rather than the traditional bell-shaped Columbine blooms. Its rounded flowers have multiple layers of pink petals with greenish-white edges, creating a distinctive pompom appearance. This flower structure makes the variety different from many conventional Aquilegia varieties.
How do you germinate Pink Nora Barlow Columbine seeds?
Sow Pink Nora Barlow seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained seed compost and press them gently into the growing medium. Cover them very lightly with vermiculite and maintain a temperature of approximately 15–20°C. Germination commonly takes around 25–35 days, although it can be slower or irregular. A short period of cold stratification may help when seeds germinate poorly.
When does Nora Barlow Columbine bloom, and how long does it flower?
Nora Barlow Columbine generally flowers during late spring and early summer, commonly from May through July depending on the climate and planting time. Seed-grown plants often flower from their second growing season. Removing faded flowers can help maintain the garden's appearance, while leaving some flower heads allows seeds to develop for natural self-seeding.