Consolida ajacis imperialis

‘White Spire’

IMPERIAL WHITE SPIRE LARKSPURS

Syn. Delphinium consolida

Consolida ajacis imperialis ‘White Spire’
IMPERIAL WHITE SPIRE LARKSPURS
Syn. Delphinium consolida

Consolida ajacis imperialis ‘White Spire’ is an elegant, double flowered, pure white Larkspur.

Spires of double white Larkspur flowers  

Consolida ajacis is the new botanical name for Delphinium consolida – but whichever botanical name you use – they are still good, old-fashioned Larkspurs.

Rocket Larkspur

Beautiful ‘White Spires’ is regal indeed, with pure white, double flowers soaring up like rockets on long spires.
Hence it’s other common name of ” White Rocket Larkspur”

Standing stout strong and tall

Flower stems are strong, stout and tall, reaching 90cm to over 1m.
With excellent side-branching to give even more flowers per plant.
Larkspur flowers open from the bottom, and then work their way up, blooming eventually to the tip of the stem.
So each stem offers flowers for a very long period indeed, and blooms continue to open well in a vase.
Fine ferny foliage also helps make Larkspurs such refined plants.

Superb florist’s flowers & garden display

Larkspurs have long been a favourite for professional florists as well as home gardeners.
Because they are one of the easiest commercial cut-flower crops to grow.
And completely reliable for a great garden show during spring and early summer, without much fuss.

Indispensable for spring brides & luxurious flower gardens

‘White Spires’ is indispensable for spring wedding bouquets and arrangements, or for putting on an early and luxurious garden display.
They don’t mind blooming in the fickle and cold early spring weather.
In fact they prefer cool weather

Commercial favourite for making eco-friendly confetti or pot-pourri

Big fields of Larkspurs are grown each year to supply eco-friendly, biodegradable confetti, and dried petals.
Because the petals dry and store so well, and hold their colour beautifully.
Larkspurs also have optimum value for confetti production, because they have literally hundreds of blooms per plant.

Quick from seed to flowers

Larkspurs are generally blooming and ready to begin harvesting in 10-14 weeks after the seed is sown.

Harvesting for best vase life

For longest vase life – harvest the spires when the first flowers begin to open on the bottom 1/3 of the stem.

Harvesting for best confetti production

Harvest when most of the flowers are open up the stems but before the petals begin to fade and drop.
Drying for confetti or pot-pourri takes  2–4 weeks at 20-26°C.

Rabbit & deer plus pest & disease resistant

The hated munching pests do not like the taste of Larkspurs, and seem to know that Larkspurs should not be ingested.
Likewise, pests and diseases also generally leave Larkspurs alone.

Bonus for bees, butterflies & pollinators

All of our pollinating friends cant believe their luck when they spot a clump of Larkspurs.

Easy & quick to grow

Consolida ajacis imperialis ‘White Spire’ is a rocket fast and easy grower, providing it is grown during the cooler months.
Plant in a full sun position, or with some afternoon shade in hotter districts.
Larkspurs like to grow in well-drained soil, and will lap up all fertilizers gladly.
After all they are prolific bloomers, with hundreds of flowers and repeats of spires – so no surprise they need plenty of tucker.
They also enjoy lightly alkaline soil pH, so some lime is beneficial in acid soils.

Cut & come again

So the more you cut, the more they bloom.

Reliably self-sows

Consolida ajacis imperialis ‘White Spire’ is a very reliable self-sowing annual.
So if you would like some volunteer plants for next spring – just leave some spires go to seed.
Spectacular branching spires 90-120cm High x slender plant of ferny foliage 30-45cm Wide.

SEED SOWING ADVICE: QUICK & EASY
Suitable for beginners & gardening with kids

Consolida ajacis imperialis ‘White Spire’ seeds are easy and quick to germinate.

Sow seeds directly into the garden in autumn, winter or early spring.
Seed germination benefits from a cold spell, so late sowings are not recommended.
OR
Sow indoors when suitable temperatures can be provided.
Larkspur seedlings are best planted out in the garden when the weather is still cool to cold.

Sow seeds indoors when suitable temperatures can be provided: First sow the seeds in a deep punnet on the surface of good quality seed raising mix.
And cover with 6mm of sieved mix or sandy grit.
These seeds need dark to germinate.

They need to be sown in a deep punnet or pot, as the seedlings quickly develop a long tap root.

Now thoroughly moisten the mix by standing the punnet in a shallow water bath and allowing the moisture to percolate up to the surface of the mix from below.

Then wrap the moist, sown punnet in cling wrap or a plastic bag and place in the fridge (not freezer) for 7 days.

After 7 days remove the punnet, unwrap, moisten thoroughly again, and place in a cool, shaded position.
Outside on a cool verandah or in shade house is ideal (not in any direct sunlight)
Seeds will germinate poorly if soil temperatures are above 13°C.

Then keep consistently moist.
Covering the punnet with a clear plastic cover will also help to maintain consistent moisture and prevent drying out.

Temperatures of 10-13°C approx. are best for rapid and optimum germination.

Seedlings emerge in approx. 14-21 days.

Seed Count: 250 seeds per pack approx.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count and give a generous serve).

Click here for Nursery Open Days & Open Gardens Information
https://www.gardivalia.com.au/open-gardens

Click here to go back to Seeds Shop
https://www.seedscape.net.au/shop/