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Larkspur

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Daintier version of their relatives delphiniums, larkspur is a tall annual with stately spikes of pastel coloured flowers and feathery foliage. They like rich, moist, well-drained soil, and will perform well in temperate, even subtropical climates. A light stake may be useful.

Timing:

Plant in autumn to flower in late spring.

Positioning:

Full sun.

Height:

75-100cm

Planting Distance:

25-30cm

Colour:

Pastel blues, purples, pinks and white.

Use:

Background planting to lower growing flowers, accent planting, cottage gardens, cut flowers.

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