Fancy Blue Purple Larkspur is a striking annual flower that rewards patient gardeners with tall, elegant spires of blooms stretching 3 to 4 feet high. This cultivar of Consolida ajacis germinates slowly, taking 20 to 35 days to sprout, but once established, it flowers reliably from spring through summer across hardiness zones 2 through 11, reaching full bloom roughly 98 days from seed. The deep blue-purple flowers emerge in layered spikes that attract pollinators while remaining completely deer-resistant, making it a dependable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
48in H x 18in W
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Sow these seeds directly into the garden in early spring or autumn, pressing them into soil in darkness to trigger germination. The tall columnar habit and rich color make Fancy Blue Purple Larkspur a natural fit for cutting gardens and cottage plantings, where its narrow 12- to 18-inch width tucks neatly into borders without monopolizing space. Once flowering begins, it continues steadily through the warmest months, providing sustaining vertical interest when many other flowers flag in mid-summer heat.
Larkspur flowers are primarily grown for cutting and ornamental display. The tall, densely-flowered spikes arrange beautifully in fresh bouquets and dried arrangements, holding their color well as they dry naturally. Gardeners value them for creating vertical structure in mixed borders and cottage gardens, where their slender form and airy texture soften hardier perennials.
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Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before your last frost date, or in early autumn for zones 7 through 10. Press seeds into the soil at a depth of 1/8 inch, ensuring they are covered to block light, which is necessary for germination. Germination occurs slowly over 20 to 35 days, so be patient and keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during this period.
For cut flowers, harvest spikes when the lower two-thirds of the florets have opened and the color is fully developed. Cut stems early in the morning before heat stresses them, using a sharp knife to slice cleanly just above a leaf node. Stems typically last 7 to 10 days in a vase. For dried arrangements, allow flowers to dry on the plant or cut fully mature spikes and hang them upside down in a warm, airy location away from direct sun.
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