King Size Scarlet Larkspur is a towering annual flower that reaches 36, 48 inches tall, crowned with dense spikes of vibrant scarlet blooms from spring through summer. This cultivar of Consolida ajacis grows across zones 2, 11, making it accessible to nearly every gardener in North America. At 98 days from seed to bloom, you'll have established plants flowering reliably by early summer, with flowers that attract pollinators and resist deer browsing, a rare combination that makes this larkspur both beautiful and functional in mixed borders.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
48in H x 18in W
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High
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Scarlet spikes rise dramatically from modest foliage, creating vertical drama that smaller ornamentals simply cannot match. The flowers draw bees and other pollinators while remaining untouched by deer, so you can count on consistent color whether you're gardening in a pollinator haven or deer country. Direct sowing in early spring produces plants that flower for weeks without fussy transplanting or indoor seed-starting equipment.
King Size Scarlet Larkspur is grown as a cut flower and for garden display, where its tall spikes add structure and movement to borders, cottage gardens, and mixed beds. The flowers hold well in fresh arrangements, making them valuable for gardeners who want homegrown stems for indoor bouquets.
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Direct sow outdoors in early spring, 3, 4 weeks before your last frost date, or in early autumn in zones 7, 10. Sow seeds at a depth of 1/8 inch; they need darkness to germinate and will sprout in 20, 35 days. Press seeds gently into soil contact but do not cover them deeply.
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