Consolida ajacis Giant Imperial Series (d)
giant larkspur Giant Imperial Series
Upright, branching annuals to 1.2m tall with feathery green foliage and, in summer, long spikes of spurred, double flowers in shades of pink, blue or white
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- All parts toxic if ingested, sap may irritate the skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Consolida are upright annuals with deeply pinnately or palmately dissected leaves, and racemes or panicles of small, spurred, delphium-like flowers in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; for cut flowers, cut when only the lowermost buds are open
Propagation
Propagate by seed: sow in early autumn and prick out in early spring, sow under cover in early spring, or sow outside in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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