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Delphinium consolida is commonly referred to as Larkspur. This tall annual gives a graceful performance in the flower border with lace-like leaves and showy blooms. This variety, White King, has flowers of pure white. Larkspur is perfect for the old-fashioned flower garden!
These larkspurs grow 3 - 4 feet tall as annuals in USDA zones 3 - 10.
The blooms last 1 – 2 months and are so rewarding and enjoyable. Larkspur is often used in fresh floral arrangements, and it dries nicely keeping its color for dried arrangements.
The seed needs to have a cold treatment before planting. Using a damp paper towel, place the seed on the towel and place it in a plastic container with a sealable lid. Keep the seed container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Remove from refrigeration and plant the seed directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed.
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant. Press the seed into the soil and lightly cover. Keep the seed moist continuously. With a temperature of 55F, germination is usually within 28 days. Space the plants 12 - 18 inches apart. Grow in full sun to partial shade and in moist, well-drained soil. Larkspur is usually resistant to deer. They easily reseed themselves. Deadhead spent flowers if reseeding is not desired.
Delphinium consolida is commonly referred to as Larkspur. This tall annual gives a graceful performance in the flower border with lace-like leaves and showy blooms. This variety, White King, has flowers of pure white. Larkspur is perfect for the old-fashioned flower garden! The blooms last 1 – 2 months and are so rewarding and enjoyable. Larkspur is often used in fresh floral arrangements, and it dries nicely keeping its color for dried arrangements. The seed needs to have a cold treatment before planting. Using a damp paper towel, place the seed on the towel and place it in a plastic container with a sealable lid. Keep the seed container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Remove from refrigeration and plant the seed directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Press the seed into the soil and lightly cover. Keep the seed moist continuously. With a temperature of 55F, germination is usually within 28 days. Space the plants 12 - 18 inches apart. Grow in full sun to partial shade and in moist, well-drained soil. Larkspur is usually resistant to deer. They easily reseed themselves. Deadhead spent flowers if reseeding is not desired.