Larkspur (Consolida ajacis), also known as annual delphinium, is a plant with tall spikes of blue, purple, pink or white flowers.
Larkspur (Consolida ajacis), also known as annual delphinium, is a plant with tall spikes of blue, purple, pink or white flowers. It flowers in early summer, bringing height and colour to beds and bouquets. The plant prefers sun and fertile, well-drained soils, and self-seeds readily. The flowers attract bumblebees and butterflies, making them valuable for pollinators. Larkspur is an elegant flower, a classic of summer gardens.
Sowing method: Direct in the ground, where it will grow
Transplanting: No — sown directly
Where it grows: Open ground · Pot min. 5 L · Balcony · Window box
Row spacing: 30 cm
Thin to: 20 cm
Sow in place: the roots do not take moving.
Deadhead regularly — the plant then flowers for much longer.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
