Description
Larkspur (also known as Consolida or Delphinium) is a tall, elegant flowering plant adored for its stunning vertical spikes and soft pastel colours. Puspita Nursery’s Luksper Seeds bring you premium quality blooms perfect for home gardens, terraces, and balconies. Ideal for cool-weather planting, Larkspur thrives in well-draining soil and blooms beautifully from late winter to early summer. With minimal care, this plant transforms your garden into a graceful floral paradise.
Germination Process
Cold-Stratify Seeds: Wrap seeds in moist paper towel and refrigerate for 1–2 weeks.
Sowing: Sow seeds on moist, well-draining soil. Lightly press them; don’t bury deep.
Temperature & Time: Keep cool (10–15 °C). Germination takes 14–21 days.
Transplant: Once seedlings have 2–4 true leaves, move to final pots or beds.
Planting Process
Use nutrient-rich, well-drained soil mixed with compost or organic manure.
Choose a sunny to partly shaded location protected from strong winds.
Maintain 20–30 cm distance between plants for proper airflow.
Stake tall plants to prevent bending or breaking.
Soil Preparation
Mix garden soil with compost or well-rotted manure. Maintain a neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5–7.5). Ensure proper drainage for root health.
Sunlight & Water Requirement
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours); partial shade in hot climates.
Water: Keep soil moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering after establishment.
Care & Instruction
Regularly remove old flowers (deadhead) to encourage new blooms.
Apply organic mulch around the plant base to retain moisture.
Add support before blooming if stems are tall.
Disease Control
Avoid overhead watering; water from base to prevent powdery mildew.
Use neem oil or pick off aphids and slugs manually.
Conclusion
With proper care and cool weather, Puspita Nursery’s Larkspur (Luksper) will reward you with stunning, tall spikes of pastel-coloured blooms. Perfect for winter gardens and home decorators who love elegant floral displays.
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