Delphinium Seeds - Larkspur Giant Imperial Mix
$3.25
Delphinium consolida
Feathery pink, blue, rose, lavender, and white blooms are an exquisite summer garden feature and a dramatic cut flower. Holds color well when dried.
Direct seed or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Delphiniums will need full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, delphiniums will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for flowers. Annual.
- Planting Information
- Growing Information
| Average Seed / oz | Seed / 100' Row | Average Yield / 100' Row | Days to Harvest |
| 9000 | n/a | n/a | 130 |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 65-85°F | Full/Part | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Min. Seeds Per Packet |
| Transplant or Direct Seed | 1/8" | 6-8" | 80 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 24-36" | 10-16 | Annual | 1 year |
Site Selection
Larkspur giant delphinium is an annual that tolerates full sun to partial shade and average, well-drained soils with moderate moisture.
Cultivation
Direct sow outdoors after the last frost date or start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 65-85°F. Sow seeds 1/8" deep and 6-8" apart. Seeds will germinate in 10-16 days. Thin seedlings to 24" apart. Flower stalks may need staking. For a succession of blooms, sow seeds every 2-3 weeks.
Harvest
Harvest cut flowers anytime during the flowering period. Delphinium will readily re-seed if a few flowers are left to mature.