Aquilegia vulgaris 'Blue Barlow' ~ Blue Barlow Columbine year-round-interest The thick glossy lobed leaves

The thick glossy lobed leaves emerge bright green with irregular creamy margins and the centers mature to dark green with gray green marbling while keeping the margins

Fragrant clusters of honeysuckle-like brilliant orange flowers with extended red stamen and bases often blushed with red blooms in spring

Cornus alba 'Elegantissima'

Liberty Apples

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Blue Barlow' ~ Blue Barlow Columbine year-round-interest The thick glossy lobed leavesBlue Barlow Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Blue Barlow') is a stunning perennial known for its unique, fully double pompom like flowers in a beautiful deep blue purple color. Removing stems after flowering may encourage another bloom. Flowers best in filtered sun and rich well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Rocky Mountains Height: 1' 2' Spread: 1 1. 5' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Blue