Larkspur Seeds - Fancy Purple Picotee

BOTANICAL NAME

Delphinium consolida

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Summer

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 48 inches

COLOR

• Blue
• Purple
• White

What’s in a name? ‘Fancy Purple Picotee Larkspur’ truly says it all–elegant spikes adorned with silky purple blooms edged in royal purple. Also known by the stage name delphinium, these stunning flowers thrive in zones 3 - 10, flourishing in full sun and well-draining soil. Growing up to 48 inches tall, their striking bicolor petals add contrast to garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. As easy to grow as it is to look at, Fancy Purple Picotee Larkspur brings refined charm and sophistication to any garden.

• • Favorite of hummingbirds and other pollinators
• • Excellent companion plant for phlox and echinacea
• • Ancient plant with a rich history of symbolism and mythology

PLANTING SEASON

• Fall
• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Light