Larkspur- Imperial Salmon Spire

Description

Add a stunning touch of color to your garden with Larkspur 'Imperial Salmon Spire.' This beautiful flowering plant boasts tall spikes of delicate salmon-colored blooms that make it an ideal choice for borders, cut flowers, or a dazzling accent in your flower beds. Known for its vibrant appearance and elegant form, this variety will thrive in a variety of garden settings, attracting pollinators and offering an exquisite look throughout the growing season.

Features:

• Bloom Color: Soft salmon-pink flowers that add warmth and charm to any garden.
• Height: Grows tall up to 4-5 feet (120-150 cm), ideal for background planting or as a focal point.
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer, providing long-lasting color.
• Flower Form: Spiky blooms arranged in dense clusters, adding architectural interest.
• Attracts Pollinators: Bees and butterflies will be drawn to the vibrant blooms.
• Versatile: Perfect for garden borders, floral arrangements, or as a cut flower.
• Resilient: Tolerates a range of soil types, preferring well-drained, fertile soil.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial (in suitable climates), biennial in colder zones.
• Hardiness Zone: 3-9, making it adaptable to a wide range of growing environments.
• Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soil.
• Planting Depth: 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm).
• Germination Time: 14-21 days.
• Spacing: Space seeds 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) apart for optimal growth.

Planting Instructions:

1. Start indoors: Begin seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, or sow directly outdoors in the fall or early spring.
2. Sow Seeds: Plant seeds about 1-2 inches deep in loose, well-draining soil.
3. Water: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
4. Transplanting: If starting indoors, transplant seedlings outdoors when they have grown large enough and after the risk of frost has passed.
5. Care: Water regularly and provide support to tall plants as they grow.