Black Barlow Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

'Black Barlow' is a distinctive columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) with fully double, spurless blooms in a deep purple so dark it reads as near-black. Like other columbines it is a cottage-garden classic for borders and part-shade beds, blooming in late spring.

Why choose our seeds?

• Unusual near-black, fully double blooms
• Classic cottage-garden columbine for borders and part-shade beds
• Returns reliably and self-seeds lightly once established

How to grow Black Barlow Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Stratify first, then start indoors in late winter.
• Outdoors: Sow in fall for natural chilling, or direct sow in spring after indoor stratification.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Cold-stratify: mix seeds with damp (not wet) sand or peat in a sealed bag and refrigerate at about 39°F (4°C) for 3-4 weeks.
• Surface-sow after stratification: press seeds into moist mix and do not cover — seeds need light to germinate.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light.
• Temperature: 60-70°F (15-21°C).

Germination

• 2-4 weeks; some seeds take longer, so be patient.
• Grow on in cooler, bright conditions; transplant when seedlings have 2-3 true leaves.

Transplanting

• After the last frost.
• Harden off before planting out.
• 12-18 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is welcome in hot climates.
• Water: Keep evenly moist; a light mulch helps hold soil moisture.
• Fertilizer: Generally not heavy feeders — compost worked in at planting is enough.
• Deadhead to extend the bloom display; leave a few heads to ripen if you want plants to self-seed.

Bloom Time:

Late spring to early summer; spring-sown plants often bloom the following year.