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Larkspur 'Frosted Skies'
Larkspur 'Frosted Skies'
Larkspur 'Frosted Skies'
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Larkspur 'Frosted Skies'

Consolida ajacis
Striped and edged varieties were prized in Victorian times. Our favorite larkspur combines the colors of a June sky, cerulean blue and white, on spires crowded with full, 1.5" wide florets. A strong stemmed upright growing larkspur, one of the very best for bouquets. Self sows.
SKU #S564
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Approximate Seeds Per Packet
316
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
3-4' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-drained
Season
Spring to summer
Color
White tinged with lavender-blue
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterfly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
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
Larkspurs are favorite cut flowers–both fresh and dried–prized for their varied hues from jewel tones to misty pastels, tall upright growth, and graceful foliage. They add a welcome vertical element to early summer gardens. Allow enough space around plants for good air circulation and mulch, keeping away from stems, to help keep the soil cool, for they perform best where summer nights cool down.
Final Spacing:
1.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Do not allow soil to dry out; water regularly, particularly during dry periods, but avoid saturated soils.
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 if needed.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
2-5 florets open
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