Quick Facts
Scientific Name | Consolida ajacis |
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Colour | Lilac, dark blue, white, pink |
Days To Maturity | 80 – 90 days |
Seeds Per Packet | 50 |
Sowing Time | February – April |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Price
ZAR65.00
Larkspur Formula Mix
Larkspur produces lovely spikes of blue, purple, pink and white flowers in spring. They look best clustered in small patches.
Colour |
Lilac, dark blue, white, pink
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Scientific Name |
Consolida ajacis
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Height |
30cm - 90cm
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Days To Maturity |
80 – 90 days
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Life Cycle |
Annual
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Light Preferences |
Sun
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Sowing Time |
February – April
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Days To Germination |
14 – 21 days
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Planting Space |
15cm
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Planting Tip |
Plant in germination trays with a growing medium. Sow seed 2mm deep and cover with germination mix. Keep moist at all times for best germination. Transplant into garden after 4 weeks
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Pinch |
Pinch blooms to prolong flowering
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Seeds Per Packet |
50
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Uses |
Excellent cut or dried flower. Good for back of beds
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Netting |
Plant netting needed
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Harvesting Tips |
Harvest when 1 - 3 of the flowers are open
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Germination |
Intermediate
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