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Cultivation:
'Nora Barlow' is an unusual small flowered Columbine
with Dahlia like flowers.
It is one of the few with double flowers and no spurs. A trait
that most Columbines are known for. Once
Nora Barlow begins blooming, expect
small clusters of pink flowers for 4 to 6 weeks. The flowers
either face outwards or are nodding. Removing
spent flowers helps to promote new flower growth.
Plant Nora Barlow Columbine in full sun to
partial shade in fertile, moist well drained soil. If planted in
full sun, mid day shade during summer heat helps to keep the plant
vigorous.
Propagation: The Nora Barlow can easily be grown from seed.
For quicker results purchase pre-started Columbine plants at your local
Garden Center. Space new
container grown plants 12" - 18" apart. Established Columbine
plants are a bit difficult to divide or transplant as the plants roots dislike being disturbed.
Most varieties of Columbines are profuse self
seeders yielding a new crop of volunteers the following spring.
Collected seeds produced from hybrid plants my not hold true in form to their parents.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids or powdery mildew.
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