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This tall graceful annual, Delphinium consolida, is commonly referred to as Larkspur. It is a treasured flower with lace-like leaves and showy blooms. This variety, Rose Queen, has double blooms of a soft rose color.
Larkspur is a 3 - 4 foot tall annual growing across the country in USDA zones 3 - 10.
Larkspur is perfect for the old-fashioned flower garden! Protect these tall flowers from wind by staking so they do not break. 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
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant. Keep the seed moist continuously. With a temperature of 55F, germination is usually within 28 days. Space the plants 12 - 18 inches apart. Larkspur is usually resistant to deer. They easily reseed themselves. Deadhead spent flowers if reseeding is not desired.
This tall graceful annual, Delphinium consolida, is commonly referred to as Larkspur. It is a treasured flower with lace-like leaves and showy blooms. This variety, Rose Queen, has double blooms of a soft rose color. Larkspur is perfect for the old-fashioned flower garden! Protect these tall flowers from wind by staking so they do not break. 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. Larkspur is usually resistant to deer. They easily reseed themselves. Deadhead spent flowers if reseeding is not desired.