Color
Blue · Pink · Cream · PurpleDays to cut
75–95 daysStatus
plannedThe vivid colors of blue, purple, pink, and white, and Larkspurs' unique shape make this plant as desirable as a fresh or dried cut flower as it is in the garden. This species blooms in the late spring, long before most other annuals.
How it grows
Germination
- Days to germ.
- 14–25 d
- Soil temp
- 50–55 °F
- Depth
- 0.25 in
- Light for germ
- dark
- Pre-treatment
- Stratification for 7-14 days improves germination.
Culture
- Days to maturity
- 75–95 d
- Spacing
- 4–6 in
- Height
- 36 in
- Sun
- Sun
- Frost
- hardy
- Sow indoors
- No
- Outdoor / direct
- Yes
Harvest
- Cut stage
- Fresh - 2-3 basal flowers open on up to 1/3 of stem. Dried - flowers on stem are open but before petals drop. Larkspur retains color well when dried.
- Vase life
- 5–7 d
- Handling
- Ethylene will cause blossoms to drop.
- Notes
- Afternoon shade or 30-50% shade cloth during warm summer months may be beneficial.
Trials
No trials yet.
Other Observations
Notes not filed against a sowing. Everything else sits with its trial above.
No loose observations — every note belongs to a sowing.
This variety’s year
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Outdoor / directApr 23 – Jun 4
Bloom (from outdoor)Jul 5 – Sep 6