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Larkspur 'Giant Hyacinth Flowered Mixed'
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Larkspur 'Giant Hyacinth' Seeds
With spires of double flowers in shades of pink, lilac, blue cream and white on long strong stems Larkspur Giant Hyacinth is a real stunner.
Sow outdoors in March and May then sow again in autumn for early flowers next year. 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.
Annual Larkspur are extremely hardy... they are classic country garden plants.
Their dramatic flowers are good in your borders, for cut flowers or making confetti.
| Genus | Consolida |
| Variety | Giant Hyacinth Flowered Mixed |
| Plant Type | Hardy Annual |
| Height and Spread | 60/90cm x 30 (18/24 inches tall x 12 inches) |
| Sow Seeds | Sow indoors February, March and April. Sow outdoors in April and May then again in autumn September/October. ** Seeds need stratification before sowing.** |
| Thin/Plant Out | Allow 30 (12 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. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails... they love to nibble on Larkspur seedlings! |
| Flower Production | Do not pinch out the tips of Giant Hyacinth Larkspur. Each stem produces one amazing flower so make successive sowings in autumn, early spring and late sprinf for flowers 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. Larkspur flowers last 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 tall hardy annuals such as Ammi and Dill and other Larkspur varieties such as the Sublime Mixed and Summer Sky. |
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