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giant larkspur

Consolida ajacis

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Consolida
Family: Ranunculaceae
Common Names: larkspur [2], annual larkspur, rocket larkspur

About this plant

An annual up to 1m high with feathery green leaves and flowers which are usually deep blue but can also be pink, white, or mixed blue and pink, in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; for cut flowers, cut when only the lowermost buds are open

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed: sow in early autumn and prick out in early spring, sow under cover in early spring, or sow outside in late spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years