Larkspur Frozen Mix

We recommend direct sowing into the flower bed. You can sow either in the autumn (August to September) for early spring flowering, or in early spring (March to May) for summer flowering. It is ideal to combine both periods to extend your season. Sow the seeds about 0.5 cm deep, as they require darkness to germinate. The ideal soil temperature for germination is 10 to 18 °C.

The seeds germinate in about 14 to 21 days. When sowing in the garden bed, maintain a spacing of 15 to 30 cm between plants so they have enough room at maturity. This will prevent the spread of powdery mildew caused by poor air circulation and ensure the plants grow much stronger.

To ensure that all the beautiful colors of this mix appear evenly in your flower bed, it is best to sow the entire packet. Furthermore, the packet intentionally contains a larger quantity of seeds, as direct sowing naturally has a lower germination success rate due to variable outdoor conditions. This will ensure you have a beautifully dense flower bed.

Direct sowing is much more reliable, but if you prefer, starting seedlings indoors is possible and takes about 2 to 6 weeks. However, keep in mind that for proper development, the seedlings strictly need cold temperatures (below 10 °C). The heat of a living room will not be good for them, so an unheated greenhouse or a cool hallway is ideal.

It is a wonderful mix of colors inspired by winter tones. Expect shades of pure white, light and royal blue, lilac, and light purple. The flowers are about 4 cm in size.

Choose a spot in the sun or partial shade. In terms of soil, it will thrive best in loamy, humus-rich, and well-draining soil. It does not tolerate waterlogging well and prefers only moderate watering.

Yes, this Larkspur has excellent frost resistance down to -15 °C. If you sow it in the autumn, the seeds underground or the young seedlings will easily survive the winter, and as a result, much stronger plants will grow for you in the spring.

No, Larkspur is highly poisonous and is not edible. It contains toxic substances that are dangerous for both humans and pets. Definitely do not plant it in places where there is a risk of animals or small children tasting it.

Its gorgeous flowers attract a huge number of pollinators, especially bees and bumblebees. Even though the plant itself does not have a strong scent and is not aromatic, it is absolutely irresistible to beneficial insects and will beautifully enliven your garden.

The most frequent reason is a lack of a cold period at the beginning of its growth. As mentioned, Larkspur require about 6 weeks with temperatures between 0 °C and 10 °C; otherwise, they will not be signaled to produce flowers. If you sowed them too late in the spring, when it was already quite warm during the day, they will only produce green leaves, but will not bloom.

Regarding diseases, the most common issue for Larkspur is powdery mildew (a white coating on the leaves), which is encouraged by poor air circulation. As for pests, watch out primarily for aphids, and protect young plants from slugs and snails, which can devour them very quickly in the spring.

Absolutely! Larkspur is perfect for cut flower gardening. It stands out in fresh summer bouquets and is also great for drying for winter decorations. Dry them by hanging them upside down in a dark, dry place so they retain their beautiful blue and purple colors.

Yes, Larkspur self-seeds very readily. If you leave a few flowers to mature into seed pods at the end of the season and let them drop their seeds into the soil, you will likely see new, healthy plants in the same spot next year.