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Consolida ajacis 'Dark Blue'
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Pollinators
- Loved by Garden Birds
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow
A lovely deep blue, beautiful arranged with acid-green foliage
Please note: This is harmful if eaten.
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Pollinators
- Loved by Garden Birds
Product details
- Type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Cutting Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- June - October, 14-16 weeks from spring sowing
- Height
- 90cm (36in)
- Common name
- Larkspur
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 30cm (12in)
- Cultivation
- 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.
Care Tips
Plant in full sun with good drainage. Space plants to aid air circulation and help prevent problems with mildew. Plant in groups of 3 or more. Stake plants and give a liquid feed during growth period. Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Flowering Time
June - October, 14-16 weeks from spring sowing