Larkspur Sweetbar Mix

For both beginners and advanced gardeners, we recommend direct sowing into the garden bed. You can sow the seeds either in autumn (August and September) or early in the spring (March to May). An excellent trick is to combine both sowing times, which will maximize your blooming period. The soil should have a temperature of around 13 °C for germination. If you desire an even distribution of both colors from a mix, sow the entire packet at once.

These seeds specifically require darkness for germination. Therefore, it is necessary to sow them at a depth of approximately 0.5 cm and cover them lightly with soil, rather than leaving them on the surface. The germination period is between 14 to 21 days, and the ideal air temperature for germination is 10 to 18 °C.

Although we prefer and recommend direct sowing to all growers, starting them indoors is possible. Place about 2 to 4 seeds in each hole and allow them 2–6 weeks to sprout. Don't forget the key and essential detail – the grown and sprouted seedlings must then spend the aforementioned 6 cold weeks at a temperature of no more than 10 °C. Maintaining such temperatures inside a heated apartment is often very complicated.

Larkspur can suffer from powdery mildew due to unsuitable conditions. This is a fungal disease that forms an unsightly, powdery white coating on the green leaves. The best and most effective prevention is not to grow the plants too close together (a spacing of 15–30 cm is ideal) and to direct watering exclusively to the roots so that you do not unnecessarily get the leaf surface wet.

When growing outdoors, you will most often encounter slugs and snails, for which young, freshly sprouted, tender plants are an absolute delicacy. It is therefore worth keeping a close eye on fresh spring sowings. During the summer, aphids can be another pest, sometimes attacking the stems. However, you can very easily reduce aphids with a lukewarm shower or a natural oil spray.

Yes, the entire plant is fully poisonous. It is definitely not edible, and any consumption could cause severe health complications. Therefore, if you have small children, very curious dogs, or outdoor cats, grow Larkspur with caution and plant it in a location that is not easily accessible to them.

Definitely yes! Although the flowers of the larkspur do not have a typical or aromatic scent, their striking pastel colors are a major visual attraction for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Its flowering during June, July, and August will enrich your garden ecosystem.

This species (Delphinium consolida) is indeed highly frost-resistant and can withstand temperatures as low as -15 °C without damage. Thanks to this extraordinary hardiness, you can sow it directly into the flowerbed at the end of summer in August or in the autumn in September. The sown seeds will overwinter in the soil without any problems, fulfill that important requirement for the cold phase, and sprout joyfully in the spring.

Yes, Larkspur is a absolutely fantastic cut flower! It stays fresh for quite a long time in a vase indoors and lends a magical, romantic touch to bouquets. It is just as excellent for drying. Even after drying, Larkspur retains its pastel shades and shape beautifully, so you can use them throughout the winter in dried arrangements and decorative wreaths.

This phenomenon has a very specific cause: a missing cold period. Your plant simply did not go through the necessary 6 weeks in low temperatures (0-10 °C). This can happen when you sow late in the spring (for example, at the end of May) into soil that has already fully warmed up. In that case, the plant uses its energy only for leaf growth. It is no longer possible to fix this during the current season, so remember to sow earlier next time for better flowering.

Yes, the larkspur has an absolutely fantastic ability to self-seed. Although it is an annual, if you allow some of the plants to bloom naturally at the end of the summer and let their seeds ripen and fall into the soil, you can look forward to new seedlings the following year.

These are non-pelleted seeds of the annual larkspur (Delphinium consolida) in a romantic mix of pure white and light pink flowers. The plant grows to a height of 60 to 120 cm, and its flowers have a diameter of about 3 cm. The packet is intentionally sized for a larger number of seeds because natural losses occur with direct sowing into open soil. To achieve a beautifully colored flower bed, it is recommended to sow the entire contents of the packet at once.

These delicate flowers thrive best in full sun, but they will grow without issues in partial shade as well. They prefer well-drained, loamy soil. Pay attention to proper spacing, which should be 15 to 30 cm. This ensures the plants have enough space and prevents moisture retention.