{"id":7748,"date":"2023-05-29T02:31:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T06:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/?p=7748"},"modified":"2023-05-29T02:39:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T06:39:18","slug":"how-to-plant-and-grow-larkspur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/29\/how-to-plant-and-grow-larkspur\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plant and Grow Larkspur"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Add this classic annual to your garden for spectacular cut flowers.<\/p>

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Larkspur\u00a0(Consolida ajacis)<\/em>\u00a0is a classic cottage garden staple that\u00a0produces great cut flowers. With airy stalks of blue blossoms, this plant adds a gracefulness to any garden and looks good in masses or mixed with other perennials and annuals. A\u00a0true annual, larkspur\u00a0is easy to start from seed and will happily reseed itself in the garden year after year.<\/p>

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With blooms coming in beautiful shades of sky to navy blue, it’s easy to see why larkspur is a classic.\u00a0Blue is a hard-to-find color in the flower world, and larkspur has it in spades, along with other colors. The plant is available in single and double varieties, some of which have so many petals, they have a pom-pom appearance.<\/p>

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The foliage of larkspur is a great addition to the plant (and the garden!). Light, airy foliage lends a soft fern-like effect. It also helps plants blend in the garden, making larkspur extremely versatile when paired with other plants.<\/p>

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The leaves, flowers, and seeds of\u00a0larkspur are toxic if ingested, so plant them away from children and animals.<\/p>

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Larkspur Overview<\/h3>
GENUS NAME<\/td>Consolida ajacis<\/td><\/tr>
COMMON NAME<\/td>Larkspur<\/td><\/tr>
PLANT TYPE<\/td>Annual<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHT<\/td>Part Sun, Sun<\/td><\/tr>
HEIGHT<\/td>1 to 3 feet<\/td><\/tr>
WIDTH<\/td>6 to 18 inches<\/td><\/tr>
FLOWER COLOR<\/td>Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White<\/td><\/tr>
FOLIAGE COLOR<\/td>Blue\/Green<\/td><\/tr>
SEASON FEATURES<\/td>Spring Bloom, Summer Bloom<\/td><\/tr>
SPECIAL FEATURES<\/td>Cut Flowers, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance<\/td><\/tr>
PROPAGATION<\/td>Seed<\/td><\/tr>
PROBLEM SOLVERS<\/td>Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>
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Where to Plant Larkspur<\/span><\/h2>

Larkspur is an annual that grows in\u00a0USDA Hardiness Zones\u00a02\u201311. It does best in sunny garden beds and borders, and in optimum conditions, it can self-seed in the garden.<\/p>

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How and When to Plant Larkspur<\/span><\/h2>

Larkspurs are extremely unfussy plants and\u00a0grow easily from seed. In southern climates, you can sow seeds directly in the ground in the fall. In more northern climates, sow seeds in early spring.<\/p>

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Larkspur Care Tips<\/span><\/h2>

Light<\/span><\/h3>

For the best blooms,\u00a0plant larkspur in full sun. Although plants can handle a small amount of shade, they are likely to flop and require stakes. You can prevent this by planting larkspur near tall neighbors to act as a support system, by sowing plants densely, or by planting them along a wall or structure.<\/p>

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Soil and Water<\/span><\/h3>

When planting larkspur, make sure you\u00a0choose well-drained soil. Larkspur doesn’t like to stay wet for long periods, but it does need consistent moisture. Be sure that plants stay evenly moist, especially when flowering. If they remain too dry for too long, plants can become stunted and have poor bud set, so you may miss out on blooms.<\/p>

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Temperature and Humidity<\/span><\/h3>

Because they are cool-season annuals, the plants will begin to turn brown and die in the humid summers of the South. Plants can last longer into the summer in the North before the weather gets too warm.<\/p>

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Pests and Problems<\/span><\/h2>

Larkspur is relatively insect and disease free. Because all parts of the plant are toxic, it is rare for any animals to eat it, although some instances of cattle-poisoning have occurred.<\/p>

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Types of Larkspur<\/span><\/h2>

Larkspur ‘Cloudy Skies Mix’<\/span><\/h3>
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Consolida<\/i>\u00a0‘Cloudy Skies Mix’ bears blooms in shades of purple, blue, white, and silver on 3-foot-tall plants.<\/p>

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Larkspur ‘Imperial Strain Mix’<\/span><\/h3>
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Consolida<\/em>\u00a0‘Imperial Strain Mix’ bears stately spikes in shades of pink, rose, blue, purple, or white on strong 4-foot stems.<\/p>

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Larkspur ‘Sublime Mix’<\/span><\/h3>
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Consolida<\/i>\u00a0‘Sublime Mix’ bears flower-packed spikes in a variety of shades on 4-foot stems.<\/p>

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Larkspur Companion Plants<\/span><\/h2>

Cosmos<\/span><\/h3>
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You can depend on\u00a0cosmos\u00a0to fill your garden with color all season long. The simple, daisylike flowers appear in cheery shades on tall stems that are great for cutting. The lacy foliage makes a pretty backdrop for shorter plants. Cosmos is an annual that often self-seeds in the garden, so you may only have to plant it once, though the colors can appear muddy after reseeding.<\/p>

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Snapdragon<\/span><\/h3>
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Few gardens should be without\u00a0the easy charm of snapdragons. They get their name from the fact that you can gently squeeze the sides of the intricately shaped flower and see the jaws of a dragon head snap closed. The blooms come in gorgeous colors, including some with beautiful color variations on each flower. Snapdragons are an outstanding cut flower. Snapdragons are especially useful because they are a cool-season annual, coming into their own in early spring when the warm-season annuals, such as\u00a0marigolds\u00a0and\u00a0impatiens, are just being planted. They’re also great for fall color. Snapdragons often self-seed\u00a0if not deadheaded, so they come back year after year. In mild regions, the entire plant may overwinter if covered with mulch.<\/p>

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Marguerite Daisy<\/span><\/h3>
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BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Plant\u00a0marguerite daisy\u00a0for a spectacular show during cool weather. Often confused with\u00a0Shasta daisy, marguerite is more mounded and shrubby. Bloom colors include pink, white, and a purple that resembles\u00a0purple coneflower. Marguerite daisy’s hallmark is that it loves cool weather, blooming best in most areas in spring and fall, though it will continue to bloom through the summer in mild-summer areas. Even when it’s not in bloom, the dark green, finely cut foliage looks good against just about any light-color flower.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Add this classic annual to your garden for spectacular cut flowers. PHOTO:\u00a0 BHG \/ EVGENIYA VLASOVA Larkspur\u00a0(Consolida ajacis)\u00a0is a classic cottage garden staple that\u00a0produces great cut flowers. With airy stalks of blue blossoms, this plant adds a gracefulness to any garden and looks good in masses or mixed with other perennials and annuals. A\u00a0true annual, larkspur\u00a0is easy to start from seed and will happily reseed itself in the garden year after year. \u00a0 With blooms coming in beautiful shades of sky to navy blue, it’s easy to see why larkspur is a classic.\u00a0Blue is a hard-to-find color in the flower world, and larkspur has it in spades, along with other colors. The plant is available in single and double varieties, some of which have so many petals, they have a pom-pom appearance. \u00a0 The foliage of larkspur is a great addition to the plant (and the garden!). Light, airy foliage…<\/p>\n

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