Hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders
• Height : 12 inches

Description

A clear, fresh Gentian blue which is perfect for bedding, borders and containers. This impressive Larkspur boasts a stunning colour which is breathtaking and essential for any garden.

Sowing Instructions

Sow April to May or September to October. Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 3mm (1/8in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart.

Alternatively, sow in late summer in 7.5cm (3in) pots in a cool greenhouse and then overwinter plants in cool, well lit conditions. Plant out the following spring after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart.

Aftercare

Prefers a light, well drained soil in full sun.

Caution

Harmful if eaten