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Larkspur 'Frosted Skies'
Larkspur 'Frosted Skies' has spires of semi-double flowers on long branching stems. Petals are white with china blue edges. Sow in spring for summer flowers then sow again in autumn. From an autumn sowing Larkspur produces sturdy plants and flowers early the following year. If you love Delphiniums then you'll love these! Larkspur are annual Delphiniums.
Seeds need cold stratification - see a simple explanation on the resources page.
Annual Larkspur are extremely hardy... they are classic country garden plants.
Their dramatic flowers are good in your borders, for cut flowers and for making confetti.
| Genus | Consolida |
| Variety | Frosted Skies |
| Plant Type | Hardy Annual |
| Height and Spread | 90cm x 45cm (3 feet tall x 18 inches) |
| Sow Seeds | Sow indoors in February/March. Sow outdoors in April and May then again in autumn September/October. ** Seeds need stratification before sowing.** |
| Thin/Plant Out | Allow 45cm (18 inches) between plants. |
| Conditions Required | Prefers moist but well drained soil in full sun.
Provide netting support to keep plants upright or the stems will bend. |
| Flower Production | Beautiful pastel flowers produced from May to September. |
| Picking | Pick Larkspur early in the morning, remove most of the leaves and stand them in deep water for a few hours before arranging. Lasts 10 days in a vase. |
| Planting Combinations | Larkspur is one of the best annual flowers you can grow. You will be amazed at how gorgeous these flowers are and how talented you are for growing them! They grow particularly well with Larkspur Sublime White, Larkspur Deep Blue and Lime Green Dill and Nicotiana. |