QIS™ Larkspur Formula Mix Larkspur Seed

Product ID:3350.593350

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Consolida ajacis

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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80 - 90 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
Ideal for Drying and Crafts Ideal for Drying and Crafts
Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Ideal for Drying and Crafts

QIS™ Larkspur Formula Mix Larkspur Seed

Product ID:3350.593350

Excellent series for cut-flower production.

Features tall spires of dense florets. All colors produce double blooms with a small percentage of singles. 1 1/2–1 3/4" florets on 9–12" flower spikes. Very similar to the Sublime series, which QIS™ replaced. Mix includes: carmine, dark blue, light blue, light pink, lilac, rose, and white. Mixture is a formula mix, meaning the individual colors are grown and maintained separately and seeds are then mixed together in measured quantities. Attracts hummingbirds.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 36–48"
  • Packet: 100 seeds
  • Avg. 10,600 seeds/oz

Caution:
All parts of this plant are poisonous, including the seeds. Exercise extreme caution around children and pets. The purchaser assumes all liability relating to the use of this product.

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Consolida ajacis

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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80 - 90 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

Close

Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
Ideal for Drying and Crafts Ideal for Drying and Crafts
Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Ideal for Drying and Crafts

DAYS TO GERMINATION: 14-21 days at 55°F (13°C). Pre-chill seed for 7 days at 35°F (2°C) to improve germination.

SOWING: Direct seed (recommended) - ¼" deep (darkness is required for germination) in early spring for summer bloom or in fall for bloom the following year. Seeds do not germinate well when soil temperatures are above 55°F (13°C). Transplant - Sow into 72-cell plug flats or preferred seedling container 5-7 weeks before planting out. If growing transplants, grow at 55°F (13°C) until ready to plant outside. Larkspur performs best where summers are cool.

LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT: 36-48". Support is recommended.

PLANT SPACING: 4-6".

HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.

STEM LENGTH: 12-40".

VASE LIFE: 5-7 days.

HARVEST: Fresh - 2-3 basal flowers open on up to 1/3 of stem. Dried - flowers on stem are open but before petals drop.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil.

USES: Excellent cut or dried flower. Good for back of beds.

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