The Siberian Larkspur - Blue (Delphinium grandiflorum) is a true gem among ornamental plants. Its unique, intensely blue flowers, gathered in loose, spike-like clusters, are an essential component of any perennial border. This plant reaches a height of up to 50 cm, making it an ideal choice for both cut flowers and garden plantings. With its striking appearance, the larkspur attracts attention and adds extraordinary charm to garden spaces. As a perennial, it will delight for many seasons with proper care.
Sowing
The Siberian Larkspur thrives best when seeds are sown in well-prepared soil with moderate moisture. The seeds should be gently covered with a thin layer of soil to provide optimal conditions for germination.
Sowing Depth
Larkspur seeds should be placed at a depth of approximately 0.5 cm. This depth ensures the seeds receive the right amount of light and moisture, promoting quick and even germination.
Direct Sowing Period
When is the best time to sow Siberian Larkspur seeds directly into the ground? Early spring, from March to April, is ideal. During this time, the soil is adequately warmed, which supports the development of young plants.
Sowing Period Under Cover
When to sow Siberian Larkspur seeds under cover? Sowing can begin as early as March, allowing for an early start to the growing season and beautiful blooms by early summer.
Planting Time
The best time to plant Siberian Larkspur is in May. By then, young plants are strong enough to be moved to their permanent garden spots.
Plant Spacing
To ensure adequate space for growth and development, it is recommended to plant Siberian Larkspur with a spacing of 30x40 cm. This distance allows for good air circulation between plants, which is crucial for their health.
Companion Planting
Siberian Larkspur pairs beautifully with other perennials such as rudbeckias and echinaceas. It creates striking compositions that catch the eye and add dynamism to the garden.
Site Conditions
Optimum conditions for Siberian Larkspur include sunny or semi-shaded spots with fertile, well-drained soil. This plant appreciates regular watering, especially during dry spells, but avoid overwatering. Good soil and light conditions promote abundant flowering and healthy growth.
Growing Tips
Caring for Siberian Larkspur includes regularly removing spent flowers to encourage more blooms. It is also advisable to apply organic fertilisers in early spring and autumn to strengthen the plant and prepare it for subsequent seasons. During heavy rainfall, it's wise to protect the plants from excess moisture to prevent fungal diseases.
Plant Height
Siberian Larkspur reaches a maximum height of about 50 cm. This height makes it an excellent choice for the front of borders and as a complement to taller plantings.
Flowering Period
Siberian Larkspur blooms from June to August, offering an abundance of flowers throughout the summer. Flowering can be extended by regularly removing spent flower clusters.
Usage
Siberian Larkspur is perfect for creating colourful borders, mixed plantings, and as a cut flower for vases. Its blue flowers introduce calm and harmony to the garden, beautifully complementing plants with contrasting colours.
Resistance to Diseases
This variety of larkspur boasts good resistance to most fungal diseases, especially when provided with appropriate growing conditions. Regular monitoring of plant health allows for quick responses to potential issues.
Good to Know
Siberian Larkspur is frost-hardy and withstands low temperatures well. However, it is essential to water it regularly during dry periods and to use mulch to help retain soil moisture. This plant attracts bees, positively contributing to the garden's biodiversity.
Why Buy from Garden Seeds Market?
Purchasing Siberian Larkspur from Garden Seeds Market guarantees high-quality seeds that have undergone rigorous laboratory testing. The store offers fast and secure delivery and attractive promotions. Satisfied customer reviews confirm the reliability and professionalism of the service. Additionally, each package contains detailed cultivation information to help ensure gardening success.
The package contains 0.5 g of seeds. The packaging includes information on cultivation guidelines and the sowing expiry date.
GardenSeedsMarket - has been in business for more than a decade and from the very beginning we have made the quality of our products the top priority. Throughout the years we have delivered the best quality goods to tens of thousands of customers from all over the world. Their satisfaction proves that we had chosen the right way.
All seeds we sell are subject to a multi-level quality control checks and only then are carefully packed and dispatched. Our products have been awarded numerous certificates and comply with the highest standards of the European Union. Our employees are experienced gardeners who are more than happy to answer your every question.
Where do our seeds come from?
All of the seeds sold in our shop come from the best producers from across the European Union. Thanks to a long-standing cooperation with them we were able to develop the most adequate storing and dispatch conditions, guaranteeing that you always receive fresh and carefully tested batches of seeds. Exclusion of the middlemen from the whole process not only makes it possible for us to avoid sending out-of-date seeds that might have been lying too long on a warehouse shelf, but also ensures the most attractive price for top quality products.
The quality control process
All our seeds must pass a four-stage quality control process.
Stage one begins with a careful selection of the suppliers. Than we proceed with controlling their crops, foreign producers are not excluded from the quality control process. Plants are checked at every stage of their development: when they start to grow, during blooming and when they start bearing fruit (seeds). At this stage the most important thing is to ensure proper spacing of the plants. Thanks to that obtaining the desired morphological characteristics of each particular species or variety, such as colour, height and shape, can be ensured.
Stage two consists of a detailed verification tests in laboratory conditions. With the use of the highest quality equipment by the highly qualified staff, our suppliers perform more than 30 000 quality checks annually. The seeds that do not meet our requirements are subject to technological refining processes, including drying, cleaning, upgrading and testing again.
Stage three starts with sowing seeds in selected control plots. That way we obtain valuable, exact information concerning their germination that must be maintained at an appropriate level. Simultaneously, the varietal identity of each species is checked at this stage.
Stage four takes place in our warehouses and consists of eliminating seeds that have been stored for too long on our shelves and replacing them with new batches. Each package is stamped with a unique batch number and also with the sow-by-date.
All four stages combined allow us to state with confidence that the seeds we deliver comply with the highest standards and have completed all required control stages with flying colours.
Prizes and awards
The seeds we sell are widely recognized for their quality and have won many awards. Our seeds won numerous gold medals and distinctions for their high quality. The World of Flowers was also honoured for its innovative approach.
Among those awards there were: TOP INNOVATION (June 2015), GOLD MEDAL AT THE POZNAN INTERNATIONAL FAIR (2015), CONSUMER QUALITY LEADER (2014), FARMER OF THE YEAR (2014).
In addition, we have also been awarded the “IDEAL BUSINESS” certificate for two years in a row.
Germination
We are committed to selling only the highest quality seeds. Taking into consideration the efforts we make daily, please also note that plants are living organisms and their germination and growth depends on many factors, such as temperature, soil type, humidity and the frequency with that they are watered, sowing time and conditions, use of fertilizers and plant protection agents (pesticides), as well as weather and climate conditions. We provide help by sharing the accurate and up-to-date sowing and growing information, however, we cannot bear any responsibility for the plants that were not cultivated in conditions appropriate for given species.
