Larkspur Delphinium Tall Mixed

Larkspur Delphinium Tall Mixed: variety and characteristics

Larkspur Delphinium Tall 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: 88%
• Pack size: 0.7 g
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: April and May; direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Larkspur Delphinium Tall Mixed

Larkspur Delphinium Tall 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 Tall 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 Tall Mixed be sown?

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

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 88%. 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.