larkspur
- Subject: larkspur
- From: E*@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 10:59:26 EST
In a message dated 11/13/02 3:39:47 AM Eastern Standard Time,
teachout@tscnet.com writes:
> > I may one day add a nice larkspur to my garden. Anyone growing a
> >particular strain they like best?
There are the spiky forms most familiar and there is a larkspur that bloom in
sprays and one that is dwarf. The mixes contain pinks and white. The blues
are what are most popular.
It is necessary to learn the appearance of the seedlings so you do not weed
them out. They look quite like Nigella or carrot tops and come up in places
one does not expect them. For me they germinate over a long period of time
so some are blooming all through the summer.
On drying, you can't believe this plant will dry and keep the blue tones
intact but they do. I did not think they would keep the petals hanging
upside down but it happens and the dried flower lasts for several years. I
don't know why larkspur is not more popular. Unlike it's cousin, the
delphinium, it is very drought tolerant. Some lime in the mix gives you
healthier plants with better color.
Claire Peplowski
NYS z4
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