Larkspur Delphinium Mixed

Larkspur Delphinium Mixed: variety and characteristics

Larkspur Delphinium Mixed (Consolida ajacis) is an annual flower of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Larkspur / Delphinium is an annual plant.

Used for flower borders.

The flowers are white, pink, red or blue.

Larkspur (annual delphinium) gives tall spikes of blue, pink and white flowers — lovely in the cottage garden and in the bouquet, fresh and dried.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 81%
• Seeds per packet: 255–345 pcs (0.6 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: April and May; direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Larkspur Delphinium Mixed

Larkspur Delphinium Mixed seeds are sown in April and May. The plants flower from June to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Larkspur Delphinium Mixed

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm (in the dark)
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 14–21 days at 10–15 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow the seeds in April-May. They like a sunny position and moderate watering. The soil should be well-drained and moist.

Sow directly in autumn or very early in spring — the seeds need cold. Dislikes transplanting. The plant is poisonous.

Flowering and uses

Cut the spikes when the lower flowers are open; for drying — at full bloom.

Frequently asked questions

When should Larkspur Delphinium Mixed be sown?

The recommended sowing months are April and May. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 255–345 seeds, pack size 0.6 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 81%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why doesn't larkspur germinate?

The seeds need cool soil and darkness — sow in autumn or early spring and cover well.