Barlow Columbine Mixture

Description

The Barlow Columbine Mixture is a stunning collection of columbine flowers that brings a rich palette of colors to your garden. This mixture includes a variety of double-bloomed, long-lasting flowers in shades of deep red, purple, pink, and white, creating a unique and vibrant display. Ideal for cottage gardens, flower beds, and borders, this mixture offers both visual interest and a touch of elegance, all while attracting beneficial pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.

Features:

• Colorful Blooms: This mixture features an array of double blooms in vibrant shades of red, purple, pink, and white, offering a varied and dramatic effect throughout your garden.
• Attracts Pollinators: The nectar-rich flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it a great choice for a wildlife-friendly garden.
• Compact Growth: The Barlow Columbine Mixture features compact, bushy plants that work well in flower borders, container gardens, and as part of a mixed perennial garden.
• Long-Lasting Flowers: The unique double blooms last longer than traditional columbines, providing extended color and beauty throughout the growing season.
• Cold-Hardy Perennial: This mixture is perfect for colder climates, as it thrives in areas with cooler temperatures and is reliably hardy year after year.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, the Barlow Columbine Mixture requires minimal care, making it an easy and rewarding plant to grow.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.5 cm)
• Hardiness Zone: 3–9

Planting Instructions:

1. Choose a well-drained site with slightly acidic soil and ensure the location receives full sun to partial shade.
2. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep, spacing them 8–12 inches apart to allow for proper growth and airflow.
3. Water gently after planting, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
4. Once established, Barlow Columbine Mixture is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during dry spells.
5. To encourage continuous blooming, deadhead spent flowers and trim back foliage in the fall to maintain a neat and tidy appearance.