Larkspur Seeds - Sublime White

(Consolida ajacis) Annual. 85 days to maturity. 

Sublime White Larkspur is sought after the world over as the best Larkspur for fresh and dried arrangements. It also makes an impressive statement in the garden: 4 feet tall and pure white blooms.

** All parts of this plant, including the seeds, are toxic and can cause death if ingested! Please handle this plant with care as juices can be absorbed through the skin.**

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Growth Habit: Upright growth to 4 feet height, with long, branching stems and tall spires of double flowers. 

Sun Requirements: Full sun 

Soil Preference: Rich, well-drained soil

When to Plant: Sow seeds indoors 5-7 weeks before last Spring frost OR direct seed outdoors in early Spring OR in Fall for bloom the following year.

Stratification:  Cold stratification will improve germination. Chill seeds for 7 days at 2-4°C before sowing.

How to Plant:  

Direct sow:  sow seeds in soil ¼”  deep and cover well, as seeds need darkness to germinate. Seeds will germinate in 21-28 days. Thin young plants to 1 foot apart. 

Transplant: sow seeds in containers ¼” deep and cover well, as seeds need darkness to germinate. Seeds should germinate in 21-28 days. Transplant out after risk of frost. Take care not to overly disturb delicate roots when transplanting. Space young plants 1 foot apart.  

When to Harvest: Summer

How to Harvest: For fresh flowers, harvest when half the flowers are open; for dried flowers, harvest when flowers are fully open, before petals begin to drop. 

Uses: Sublime White is the best Larkspur for fresh and dried arrangements.

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