Larkspur Seeds – Giant Imperial Mixture
A stunning heirloom blend producing tall, elegant flower spikes in a beautiful range of colors including shades of blue, pink, lavender, purple, rose, and white. Giant Imperial Larkspur is prized for its impressive height, abundant blooms, and classic cottage-garden charm. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while the long stems make outstanding cut flowers for fresh and dried arrangements.
Specifications & Features
Premium Variety: Produces large, densely packed flower spikes in a vibrant mixture of colors, creating a spectacular display in garden beds and borders.
Tall and Impressive Plants: Vigorous plants develop strong upright stems that add height, structure, and elegance to landscape plantings.
Long Blooming Display: Blooms generously throughout spring and early summer, providing weeks of colorful flowers.
Excellent Cut Flower: Long-lasting blooms are ideal for bouquets, floral arrangements, and drying.
Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Classic Cottage Garden Favorite: Perfect for traditional flower gardens, borders, and naturalized plantings.
Sowing & Growing Instructions
Germination Time: Seeds typically germinate in 14–21 days.
Sowing Method: Direct sowing is recommended, as larkspur dislikes root disturbance. Sow outdoors during cool weather in November.
Pre-Treatment: Chilling seeds in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks before sowing may improve germination.
Planting Depth: Sow seeds approximately 3–6 mm (⅛–¼ inch) deep in well-drained soil.
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun is recommended for the best flowering performance.
Water Requirements: Maintain moderate soil moisture during establishment. Once established, plants prefer evenly moist but well-drained soil.
Plant Height: 90–120 cm (36–48 inches)
Plant Spread: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)
Life Cycle: Annual
Best Uses: Cottage gardens, flower borders, cutting gardens, pollinator gardens, mass plantings, and dried flower arrangements.
2pinch in packet
