Larkspur Giant Imperial Blend
Consolida ambigua
Annual. Grow in masses for a striking display of blue, pink and white blossoms. Larkspur blooms in the cooler weather of late spring and early summer, and in mild summer climates can continue through fall. An excellent choice for the back of a flower bed, against a wall or fence, or a wildflower or naturalized garden. Self-sows readily.
Full sun. Blooms spring to summer
Height: 3' - 5' tall
Days to Emerge: 10 - 15
Seed Depth: 1/8"
Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 1' - 2'
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 1' - 2'
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost or as soon as soil can be worked, or in fall before average first frost.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost. Does not transplant well. Either start outdoors or sow into pulp pot and plant directly into the ground to minimize transplant shock.
Artist: Carolyn Crawford