Rocket Larkspur Seed Mix
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow rocket larkspur seeds 1/8" deep in deeply worked, rich soil. In warm regions the seed can be planted in fall for earlier bloom, while early spring planting is a better time for areas with cold winters. To start the seed indoors, sow 1/8" deep in a flat kept evenly moist and at a temperature of 60 degrees F. This seed germinates rather slowly, but should sprout within 20-30 days. Transplant the seedlings when there is no chance of frost.
Growing: Water the plants regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist. Avoid overwatering, since excess moisture may cause root rot. This plant tolerates sandy or clay soils. The plants should bloom in their first season if started early; otherwise, they will begin blooming in the following summer. After the first crop of blossoms fade the plant may be pruned for new growth and a possible second blooming. Delphinium ajacis will self-seed in good growing conditions. Cut the plant several inches above ground level after the first hard frost. This plant attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened; these flowers usually have a vase life of 7-10 days. Delphiniums also make excellent dried flowers. For this purpose, choose flowers that have fully opened and bundle them, hanging them upside down in a dark, warm place until dried. Handle these plants with care, since the seeds and leaves contain poison.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, this plant will produce papery light brown seed pods that open at the top when ripe. Mature seed will be a dark brown color. Remove entire stalks of ripe seed pods and spread them out to dry. Alternatively, the plants can be shaken over a container to remove the seed from the open pods. Store the cleaned rocket larkspur seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Larkspur, Doubtful Knight's Spur
Latin Name: Delphinium ajacis
Species Origin: Southern Europe
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 11,700
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Blue, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers
Wonderful!
Great colorful seed packet and the easiest seeds to grow. Beautiful in early summer if planted in the fall here In NJ.
Packets are excellent
The plants haven't grown yet but 1 plant in my yard already is tall and showy. The 1 ounce seed packets I was sent were amazing! Heavy foil packaging, detailed description and instructions, lovely art work and resealable. Best I sern.
Rocket Larkspur Easy to Grow
I didn't know what I was doing so I just spread the seeds throughout our grass in the backyard. Two months later they were growing like crazy. I harvested the seeds and replanted for the upcoming year. Can't wait!
wrong picture
the picture you have here is not the annual Delphinium ajacis -
your pic is of the perennial Delphinium version, the pic is too pretty in other words to represent your wildflower Delphinium version , which is actually an annual .
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow rocket larkspur seeds 1/8" deep in deeply worked, rich soil. In warm regions the seed can be planted in fall for earlier bloom, while early spring planting is a better time for areas with cold winters. To start the seed indoors, sow 1/8" deep in a flat kept evenly moist and at a temperature of 60 degrees F. This seed germinates rather slowly, but should sprout within 20-30 days. Transplant the seedlings when there is no chance of frost.
Growing: Water the plants regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist. Avoid overwatering, since excess moisture may cause root rot. This plant tolerates sandy or clay soils. The plants should bloom in their first season if started early; otherwise, they will begin blooming in the following summer. After the first crop of blossoms fade the plant may be pruned for new growth and a possible second blooming. Delphinium ajacis will self-seed in good growing conditions. Cut the plant several inches above ground level after the first hard frost. This plant attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened; these flowers usually have a vase life of 7-10 days. Delphiniums also make excellent dried flowers. For this purpose, choose flowers that have fully opened and bundle them, hanging them upside down in a dark, warm place until dried. Handle these plants with care, since the seeds and leaves contain poison.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, this plant will produce papery light brown seed pods that open at the top when ripe. Mature seed will be a dark brown color. Remove entire stalks of ripe seed pods and spread them out to dry. Alternatively, the plants can be shaken over a container to remove the seed from the open pods. Store the cleaned rocket larkspur seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Larkspur, Doubtful Knight's Spur
Latin Name: Delphinium ajacis
Species Origin: Southern Europe
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 11,700
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Blue, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers
Reviews
Review
Wonderful!
Great colorful seed packet and the easiest seeds to grow. Beautiful in early summer if planted in the fall here In NJ.
Review
Packets are excellent
The plants haven't grown yet but 1 plant in my yard already is tall and showy. The 1 ounce seed packets I was sent were amazing! Heavy foil packaging, detailed description and instructions, lovely art work and resealable. Best I sern.
Review
Rocket Larkspur Easy to Grow
I didn't know what I was doing so I just spread the seeds throughout our grass in the backyard. Two months later they were growing like crazy. I harvested the seeds and replanted for the upcoming year. Can't wait!
Review
wrong picture
the picture you have here is not the annual Delphinium ajacis -
your pic is of the perennial Delphinium version, the pic is too pretty in other words to represent your wildflower Delphinium version , which is actually an annual .
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