Larkspur
Larkspur (Delphinium consolida) is an annual producing tall, graceful spikes of spurred flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. A classic cottage garden and cutting garden annual, it dries beautifully for arrangements.
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- Sunlight
- full
- Watering
- weekly
- Height
- 60-110 cm
- Care level
- easy
- Lifecycle
- annual
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
SKU larkspur-REG
The Victorian language of flowers
“Named for a lark’s foot; associated with lightness.”
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Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Transplant seedlings in late March or April into fertile, sunny garden borders.
- 2
Spikes of delicate spurred blossoms in blue, lilac, and pink bloom in May and June.
- 3
Prefers Kashmir's cool spring temperatures; declines as July summer heat peaks.
- 4
Collect seeds in July; self-sown seeds overwinter naturally in the soil.
Care Instructions
Water when topsoil dries; avoid constant wetness during cold spells.
Feed with compost plus low-dose phosphorus-potassium every 3-4 weeks.
Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom duration.
Provide light afternoon shade in late spring when temperatures rise.