{"product_id":"delphinium-consolida-fancy-purple-picotee-larkspur","title":"Delphinium consolida Fancy Purple Picotee | Larkspur","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelphinium consolida Fancy Purple Picotee | Larkspur | Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarkspur Fancy Purple Picotee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces elegant spikes of double flowers with pale lavender to almost white centres and darker purple edges. This delicate picotee pattern makes the flowers especially beautiful in fresh bouquets and dried arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–120 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the upright, branching plants bring height to cottage gardens, mixed borders and cutting beds. Their finely divided foliage adds a soft, airy texture between the flowering stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delphinium consolida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larkspur, annual delphinium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purple Picotee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ranunculaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pale lavender to whitish centres with darker purple edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 90–120 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Bloom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 110–120 days from spring sowing under favourable growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, well drained and preferably neutral to slightly alkaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late spring to summer, potentially continuing into autumn depending on sowing time and climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVase life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–7 days with suitable harvesting and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut flowers, dried flowers, cottage gardens and mixed borders \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicate Flowers with Purple Edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrasting petal margins give Fancy Purple Picotee its distinctive appearance. Pale centres keep the flowers light and delicate, while the purple edging defines each bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine with white, blush pink, lavender or deep purple flowers for romantic bouquets. In the garden, plant behind lower-growing annuals so the flowering spikes can rise above them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreferred method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct sow into prepared soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start in individual plug cells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.5–0.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover seed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes; darkness is required for germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–15°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 14–21 days under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor sowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–7 weeks before planting out \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool soil is the key to successful germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm conditions can reduce or delay emergence. Avoid heated propagators and hot windowsills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny position and prepare a fine, weed-free seedbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow in early spring while the soil is still cool and workable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover seeds with approximately 0.5–0.6 cm of fine soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater gently and keep evenly moist without waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin seedlings after their true leaves develop, leaving approximately 15–25 cm between plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sowing allows the roots to develop without disturbance. Autumn sowing is also possible where winter conditions permit. In colder regions, successful overwintering may require protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting Indoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow into individual cells filled with moist, well-drained seed compost. Cover the seeds and keep the trays cool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter emergence, provide bright light and continue growing in cool conditions, around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where practical. Avoid keeping seedlings in warm rooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarden off gradually and transplant while young, keeping each root ball intact. Avoid repeated pricking out and repotting, and do not allow seedlings to become rootbound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Cold Treatment Necessary?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold treatment is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot always essential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but pre-chilling the seed for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 days at 2–4°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may improve germination. Use a refrigerator, not a freezer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter chilling, sow as described above and maintain cool conditions. If emergence is slow, check temperature and moisture before assuming the seeds have failed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun and fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid ground that stays wet after rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly during establishment, then as needed to maintain steady growth. Feed according to soil fertility, avoiding excessive fertiliser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelter from strong winds and install support netting or stakes before the stems become tall. Leave enough space for good airflow between plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarkspur performs best during cooler weather. Early sowing helps plants establish before summer heat arrives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Does Fancy Purple Picotee Flower?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110–120 days from spring sowing to flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under favourable conditions. Temperature, light and sowing season can change this timing. Autumn-sown plants flower after overwintering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faded spikes before seed develops. Cutting back to a healthy flowering side shoot may encourage smaller follow-on stems, although the main spikes usually provide the strongest display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting for Fresh Bouquets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut when the first few lower flowers have opened, while most upper buds remain closed. Avoid waiting until the entire spike is fully open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest during the cooler part of the day, remove foliage below the waterline and place stems promptly into clean water. Expect approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–7 days of vase life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with good care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrying Larkspur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor drying, allow more flowers to open along the spike, but harvest before the oldest petals begin dropping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove excess foliage and hang small bunches upside down in a dry, shaded, well-ventilated place. The purple picotee colouring adds delicate detail to dried bouquets and wreaths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant: All parts of larkspur, including the seeds, are toxic if ingested. Keep seeds and plants away from children and pets. 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