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Larkspur |
| Delphinium consolida |
| Larkspur has double dark pink (shown), light pink , dark
purple , light purple , true blue or white shaded
dried flower blooms densely set along tall, tapering spikes. |
| Annual |
| Common Names |
Often incorrectly referred to as delphinium (which is the common name for the perennial flower). |
| Height |
36 - 48 inches. |
| Cultivar |
Regal, Royal country, Giant Imperial |
| Propagation |
Sow direct in fall. Difficult to transplant. |
| Cultivation |
Full or partial sun in average soil. Flowers best in cool weather. |
| Disease |
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| Harvest |
Cut Larkspur when about half the flowers on the stem are completely open. |
| Drying |
Hang Larkspur upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place. |
| Uses |
Larkspur is a excellent dried flower by itself or as a dried flower accent. |
| Comments |
Larkspur is my personal favorite of all the dried flowers. |
| Notes |
Often errantly referred to as the dried flower delphinium. |
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