Nora Barlow Columbine Seeds - Columbine, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

‘Nora Barlow’ is a classic columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) with fully double, spurless, pompon-like blooms, typically in soft pink and white. Its airy, fern-like foliage looks good even when the plant is not in flower. A cottage-garden favorite for borders and cut flowers.

Why choose our seeds?

• Unusual fully double, spurless pompon blooms — unlike traditional spurred columbines
• Airy foliage and elegant stems, good for cottage borders and cutting
• Blooms late spring to early summer, generally from the second year

How to grow Nora Barlow Columbine seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors from February to June.
• Outdoors: Or direct sow outdoors from April to June, after the frost.

Prepare Your Materials

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

Sowing the Seeds

• Surface sow on moist mix — do not cover; columbine seeds need light to germinate.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light.
• Temperature: 59–68°F (15–20°C) — columbines prefer cool conditions.

Germination

• Expect germination in 2–4 weeks; it can be slow and irregular.
• Keep the mix consistently moist and do not discard the tray too early.

Transplanting

• Transplant while seedlings are still young and easy to handle — established columbines dislike root disturbance.
• Harden off for 7–10 days before planting out.
• Space plants 12 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Fertilizer: Grows well in fertile soil; generally not a heavy feeder.
• Cut back tired foliage after flowering to encourage a fresh flush of leaves.

Bloom Time:

May–July, generally from the second year after sowing.