Delphinium consolida Imperial QIS Salmon Pink - Larkspur seeds

Delphinium Imperial QIS® Salmon Pink Seeds allow you to grow this elegant and floriferous annual variety at a lower cost. it is sought after for its long spikes of powdery salmon-pink flowers, perfectly suited for cut flowers or graceful borders. This upright and slender plant develops sturdy, light green stems topped with abundant floral clusters that reach up to a metre in height. Its finely divided foliage highlights the delicacy of its inflorescences, which bloom from May to September. It thrives in well-drained, light, and fertile soil in a sunny position, but appreciates regular watering during dry weather to support its flowering. Whether grown in pots or in the ground, it benefits from protection against wind and frost, especially during the early stages of cultivation.

Delphinium Imperial QIS® Salmon Pink is an annual cultivar from the Ranunculaceae family, belonging to the Consolida genus, often considered synonymous with Delphinium in horticultural classification. Its full botanical name is now Consolida ajacis, although synonyms such as Delphinium consolida or Consolida ambigua are also used. Native to the Mediterranean basin, particularly southern Europe and western Asia, this species grows naturally in open prairies and grassy areas, where it thrives in well-drained and sunny soils. The QIS® Salmon Pink cultivar was selected for its exceptional qualities as a cut flower, offering remarkable uniformity, intense colour, and robust stems. It has an upright habit, reaching a height of 80 to 100 cm, with sturdy stems bearing dense floral spikes 25 to 30 cm long in the year of sowing. The flowers are mostly double, with a small percentage being single, and measure about 2 to 3 cm in diameter. Flowering extends from May to September. The medium green foliage is finely divided, and the stems are smooth and sturdy. The root system is a taproot, making the plant sensitive to disturbance during transplanting.

Delphinium Imperial QIS Salmon Pink integrates elegantly into romantic compositions. Its salmon-pink spikes, held upright on sturdy stems, add structure to sunny borders. To accentuate this height, pair it with Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink', whose light and airy flowers offer a delicate contrast, and Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen', which adds a touch of vibrant colour and interesting texture. Cosmos bipinnatus 'Lemonade', with its pastel flowers, complements this palette by bringing a romantic softness. In pots or in the ground, these combinations create dynamic and rustic scenes.