Delphinium (Larkspur) ajacis T&M Improved
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Height: 30 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cut Flower
Description
The finest of strains of this lovely flower with a wider colour range than other varieties and a more base branching habit.
Beautiful plants for the border providing a good display of colour throughout the summer.
Rich feathery green foliage and flowers which are excellent for cutting.
Flowers summer.
Height 60-75cm (24-30in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | spring, or late summer/early autumn for overwintering. |
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| Sowing depth: | 3mm (1/8in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. |
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Best sown where they are to flower.
Sow in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.
Growing Instructions
Thin out the seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart.
They will grow best in sun and in a deep rich, moist yet well drained soil.
Aftercare Instructions
On heavy soils autumn sown plants are best overwintered in a coldframe and planted out in spring.
Caution
Harmful if eaten.
