For that kind of cloudy day on the Maine coast when subtle “cool” colors come into their own and the grey chill invites you to curl up with a cup of Earl Grey tea. This pearly lavender-grey larkspur on tall stalks fits nicely into such an atmosphere, its delicate shades revealing their shimmering clarity. Maybe enjoying them in a bouquet is your cup of tea. Upright 3–4' tall plants. Annual. ~330 seeds/g. ③
Earl Grey Larkspur
Earl Grey Larkspur
For that kind of cloudy day on the Maine coast when subtle “cool” colors come into their own and the grey chill invites you to curl up with a cup of Earl Grey tea. This pearly lavender-grey larkspur on tall stalks fits nicely into such an atmosphere, its delicate shades revealing their shimmering clarity. Maybe enjoying them in a bouquet is your cup of tea. Upright 3–4' tall plants. Annual. ~330 seeds/g. ③
Additional Information
Larkspur
Annual. Formerly known as Delphinium consolida. Delphinium-like long-stemmed flower spikes are used as cutflowers or in dried arrangements. Upright 3-4' tall plants.
Culture: Likes cool moist conditions. Very slow to give in to fall frosts. May be direct seeded in early spring or started indoors and grown on at 55° and set out in 8 weeks. Does not germinate well in warmer temperatures. Refrigerating for a week improves germination. Cut when one third of the flowers on the stem are open. For cuts, vase life is 6–8 days. Excellent for drying. Self-sows readily. ~330 seeds/g. except for Blue Cloud.
Flowers
All flowers are open-pollinated except where noted.
Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.
Germination Testing
For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.