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Larkspur 'Blue Cloud'
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Larkspur 'Blue Cloud'

Consolida regalis
From a distance, 'Blue Cloud' looks like an airy purple baby's breath, its many-branching wiry stems dotted with cobalt blue flowers. It effortlessly adds a grace note to gardens, weaving among poppies and heavier-headed larkspurs in late spring to early summer. Self-sows.
SKU #S237
Caution: Poisonous. The purchaser assumes all liability related to the use of this product.
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
520
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2-3' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-drained
Season
Spring to summer
Color
Blue-purple florets scattered on fine foliage
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/8"; needs darkness to germinate.
Sprout Time:
20-35 days
Seed To Bloom:
14 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Not recommended.
Starting Outdoors:
Recommended. Direct sow in early spring 3-4 weeks before last frost, or early autumn in zones 7-10.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Nothing could be finer than to have clouds of gem like petite flowers to set off larger-flowered spring and summer annuals. Larkspur 'Blue Cloud' is a great filler for bouquets too! Blooms all summer in moderate heat areas. A fall sowing can be made in zones 6-7, when they will germinate and establish before winter and most likely live over in all but the most severe winters.They can tolerate some heat and drought but perform best where summer nights cool down. Caution: all parts contain toxic alkaloids.
Final Spacing:
1-1.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly, particularly during dry periods, but avoid saturated soils. Somewhat drought tolerant, but best flowering with regular water.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline; if soil is very acidic, add lime before planting.
Fertilizer:
Mix in 2-4" of compost prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
Susceptible to fungal problems in poorly drained locations, or where foliage stays wet. Space to allow for good air circulation and use organic fungicides or neem oil if needed.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when about 1/2 of the florets are open.
Growing Guides Fall Sowing Hardy Annuals
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