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	Larkspur Formula Mix
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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Consolida ajacis
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
Scientific Name
Consolida ajacis
Height
30cm - 90cm
Days To Maturity
80 – 90 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Preferences
Sun
Sowing Time
February – April
Days To Germination
14 – 21 days
Planting Space
15cm
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
Pinch
Pinch blooms to prolong flowering
Seeds Per Packet
50
Uses
Excellent cut or dried flower. Good for back of beds
Netting
Plant netting needed
Harvesting Tips
Harvest when 1 - 3 of the flowers are open
Germination
Intermediate