Annual Larkspur
French Alouette Larkspur is a stunning annual flower that reaches 36, 48 inches tall, producing elegant spikes of delicate blooms that command attention in any garden. This frost-hardy cultivar thrives in full sun and blooms most reliably when sown directly into the garden in cool spring weather, making it ideal for gardeners who appreciate flowers with a bit of old-world charm. The variety's name evokes the romantic gardens of France, and its tall, architectural form brings drama and height to borders and cutting gardens alike.
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French Alouette is a direct-sow annual that performs beautifully when planted in cool spring conditions, taking advantage of frost hardiness to establish deep roots before warmer weather arrives. The towering 36, 48 inch stems make it exceptional for cutting gardens and creating vertical interest. In mild climates, you can even sow in late fall for an extended spring bloom season. Patience during germination, 14 to 21 days, is rewarded with vigorous plants that need minimal fussing once established.
French Alouette Larkspur is grown primarily as an ornamental flower, valued for its tall stems ideal for fresh-cut arrangements and garden displays. The delicate flower spikes add romantic height to borders and work beautifully in floral designs.
Sow seeds directly into the garden in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. In mild winter climates, sow in late fall for germination and deep root establishment over winter, resulting in longer spring blooms. Sow seeds 1 inch apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
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