Sublime White
Larkspur Seed
Product ID: 1602
A superior larkspur with exceptional color.
Pure white blooms with touches of lime green in their centers and on petal edges. This reselected strain of the "Imperial" type is recognized worldwide as the best for drying. We also thought it the best for fresh cuts, with a productive branching habit and a wide range of colors. Larkspur is also known as doubtful knight's spur. Ht. 36-48". Avg. 11,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Johnny's Recommended Substitute
Excellent series for cut flower production.
Excellent series for cut flower production.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 14-21 days at 55°F (13°C). Chill seed for 7 days at 35°F (2°C) to improve germination.
SOWING:
Direct seed (recommended): Sow seeds 1/4" deep in early spring for summer bloom or in fall for bloom the following year. Darkness is required for germination. Seeds do not germinate well when soil temperatures are above 55°F (13°C). Does best where summers are cool. Larkspur plants require vernalization (a period of cool temperatures) to trigger flower development. Plants should ideally stay above freezing but below 55°F (13°C) for the first six weeks of growth [the ideal temperature during the vernalization period is 50°F (10°C)]. Without exposure to this cold period, the plants will not flower well. Use of crop supports, for example, horizontal trellis, is recommended. Transplant: Grow at 55°F (13°C) until ready to plant outside. Plants have tap roots and do not transplant readily.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil.
PLANT SPACING: 4-6".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh: When 2-3 basal flowers are open on up to 1/3 of stem.
Dried: When the majority of the flowers on stem are open but before petals drop. Retains color when dried.
USES: Excellent cut or dried flower. Good for back of beds.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Consolida ajacis
SOWING:
Direct seed (recommended): Sow seeds 1/4" deep in early spring for summer bloom or in fall for bloom the following year. Darkness is required for germination. Seeds do not germinate well when soil temperatures are above 55°F (13°C). Does best where summers are cool. Larkspur plants require vernalization (a period of cool temperatures) to trigger flower development. Plants should ideally stay above freezing but below 55°F (13°C) for the first six weeks of growth [the ideal temperature during the vernalization period is 50°F (10°C)]. Without exposure to this cold period, the plants will not flower well. Use of crop supports, for example, horizontal trellis, is recommended. Transplant: Grow at 55°F (13°C) until ready to plant outside. Plants have tap roots and do not transplant readily.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil.
PLANT SPACING: 4-6".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh: When 2-3 basal flowers are open on up to 1/3 of stem.
Dried: When the majority of the flowers on stem are open but before petals drop. Retains color when dried.
USES: Excellent cut or dried flower. Good for back of beds.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Consolida ajacis
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Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Consolida ajacis
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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. -
80 - 90 Days
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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). -
Annual
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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. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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