Consolida ambigua 'Giant Imperial Mixed'

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Annual delphiniums which flower longer and harder than the perennial forms. This is one of the best varieties with dense flower spikes in a brilliant range of colours. More
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Annual delphiniums which flower longer and harder than the perennial forms. This is one of the best varieties with dense flower spikes in a brilliant range of colours. It makes a good cut flower with an excellent vase life, looking good for 10 days.

Please note: Harmful if eaten.

Genus Consolida
Group/Species ajacis
Variety Giant Imperial Mixed
Type Hardy Annual
Common Name Larkspur, Annual Delphinium
Border Position Cutting Garden
Soil Type Broad Tolerance
Scent Unscented
Site Full Sun
Moisture Well-drained
Height 90cm (36in)
Spacing 30cm (12in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Germination can be better if seed pack is placed in freezer for one week before sowing. Sow inside February-April and lightly cover with vermiculite, or direct sow April-May and/or late August-September. Plant in full sun, soil should be well-drained and average to humus-rich. Allow good spacing between plants to aid air circulation and help prevent problems with mildew. Add grit to the base of the hole on heavy ground. Water until established. Plant in groups of 3 or more. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water well after planting.
Care Tips Stake plants and give a liquid feed during growth period. Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Flowering June - October, 14-16 weeks after sowing. Autumn sowings will flower earlier the following spring
Vase Life 10 days
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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Delivery

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Consolida ambigua 'Giant Imperial Mixed' reviews

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Reviewed 15th August 2019 by Ann

Non of the seeds germinated

Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:

"Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of your disappointment with your seeds. Please be assured that we have now organised a replacement for you. This shall be with you shortly."

Posted 16th August 2019

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Ann

Non of the seeds germinated

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Christine

Rather lovely, taller than I thought but a beautiful addition

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Reviewed 8th November 2018 by Theo

These plants were amazing and flowered their heads off for months.

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Reviewed 3rd October 2018 by Gill

Lovely not a lot of pink!

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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Angela

Seedlings were fine but probably because of the weather flowering was poor.

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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Frances

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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Pat

Pretty and long flowering. Became straggly and fell over- I suspect they were meant to be pinched out pretty early. That was disappointing, as I grew them to dry.

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Reviewed 7th September 2018 by Caralyn

They really didn't like the hot, dry weather.

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Reviewed 2nd September 2018 by Susan

All the little plugs survived and are still flowering well, despite the cold wet spring and the hot dry summer. The colour combination couldn't be better. Vase life is excellent. I would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for the short stalks I'm getting now. Much more reliable than seeds from scratch.

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Reviewed 2nd September 2018 by Jean

Very good service ,plants have also done well

Beautiful Larkspur

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Reviewed 11th July 2018 by Helen Blunt

I love delphiniums and have grown Larkspur from seed for the first time this year, they have bloomed fantastically, I have been picking big bunches for 2 weeks and have already bought another pack of seeds for next year, definitely recommend them.

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