Giant Larkspur Blauw Boeket Seeds - Annual Delphinium

Giant Larskpur 'Blauw Boeket' boasts numerous spikes of single or semi-double flowers in a lovely array of blue shades. The 1.20 m tall plants are well-branched. Annual delphiniums are hardy, easy-to-grow plants that are popular for cutting. The tall flower spikes stand out at the back of summer beds and borders, gorgeous in front of lower-growing perennials. Direct sow in spring in rich, cool soil, in a sunny, sheltered position.

Delphinium 'Blauw Boeket' is one of the many hybrids selected from Field Larkspur (D. consolida), a winter-germinating annual that occurs naturally in sandy or chalky cornfields. Annual delphiniums are hardy, fast-growing plants that form a wide 35-40 cm clump. The leaves are palmately divided or lobed, soft green in colour, topped with 120 cm tall floral stems in summer. From June to September, single or semi-double cup-shaped blooms appear, densely gathered on tall, erect spires. The display a wide array of harmonious blue shades including dark blue, sky blue, pale blue and greyish-white, sometimes highlighted with a touch of white. They are a magnet to foraging insects.

The characteristic silhouette of Delphiniums always brings an elegant fullness, verticality and charm to perennial beds. For a romantic touch, combine them with old roses and Baby's Breath. The long-lasting blooms are particularly suitable for cutting. For dried flower arrangements, hang small bouquets upside down in a dry, well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight.