Tall spiky stems with numerous blooms on each stem creating a beautiful display in the garden. They make excellent cut flowers, are great addition to any bouquet and add height to arrangements! Larkspur also dries beautifully as it holds it color!
Approximate Seeds per Packet: 100
Variety/Hardiness: Annual
Sunlight: Full Sun
Mature Height: 36″
Germination: 14-21 days at 13°C. You can place your seed packet in the freezer for 2 weeks to help improve germination rates (cold stratification).
Sowing:
Transplant: Not recommended due to taproot development
Direct Seeding (recommended): Direct seed is recommended when soil temperatures are below 13° C. Sow 1/4" deep, covering with soil. Maintain moisture levels of the soil until seedlings emerge.
Care: Note that larkspur gets quite tall so it is recommended that you provide horizontal netting or other supports for the plant to prevent broken or bent stems.
Harvesting:
Fresh: When harvesting, choose stems where about half of the blooms are open at the base of the stock. Adding flower preservative in their water will prolong their vase life.
Dried: Retains colour well once dried. Harvest when stems are fully open and hang upsidedown in a dim, well-ventilated location.
Note: LARKSPUR IS POISONOUS IF INGESTED! Exercise caution around children, pets, or livestock. Purchasers of this variety assume all risks and liabilities associated with growing larkspur.
Note: Larkspur may self-seed in the area it was planted the previous year. Free flowers!