Larkspur 'Smokey Eyes'

Sowing and Growing

1. Refrigerate the seed for 2 weeks before sowing to help germination
2. Sow in a seed tray into moist compost at 15-18C
3. Keep out of direct sunlight until green shoots appear
4. Pot on into 8cm pots once the seedlings are large enough to handle
5. Plant out in May

Happy in most well-drained soils. To encourage more flowers, cut the flower spike down to the small side shoots once it has finished flowering.

Arranging

Make the most of their long stems and arrange these in your biggest vase with peonies and fresh green foliage from the garden.

Classification : Hardy annual

Height: 1-1.2m

Spread: 30cm

Position: Full or part sun

Attracts pollinators: yes

No of seeds: 30