Larkspur Qis Formula Mix Seeds

Larkspur QIS Formula Mix Seeds produce rose, lilac, dark-blue and white flowers on tall, uniform stems. This cool-season annual gives sunny borders and cutting rows a structured display for fresh or dried arrangements.

Ready to grow strong, colourful larkspur stems? Follow our step-by-step Larkspur Grow Guide for cool germination, direct sowing, support and regional timing in South Africa.

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Cool-season annual cut flower
• Scientific Name: Annual larkspur, listed locally as Delphinium consolida; QIS breeder catalogues also use Consolida names
• Seed Form: Raw sale form; check the received lot label for any treatment warning
• General Sowing Time: Autumn to early winter in the winter-rainfall Western Cape; late winter to very early spring in frost-prone interiors while soil is still cool
• Position: Full sun in fertile, free-draining soil
• Sow Depth and Light: 4 mm deep; cover completely because darkness is required for germination
• Germination Temperature: Aim for 10–13°C soil; germination can fail once soil is too warm
• Germination: 14–21 days
• Spacing: 20 × 20 cm
• Height: About 76–122 cm
• Spread: About 25–50 cm, depending on spacing and growing conditions
• Days to Bloom: About 130–150 days under current packet guidance

Why Grow This Variety

• Uniform stem and colour quality supports coordinated cutting.
• Double florets create full spikes, with a small natural percentage of singles possible.
• Rose, lilac, dark-blue and white flowers blend easily in mixed bouquets.
• The tall growth form gives sunny beds strong vertical colour.

Garden Uses

Use QIS Formula Mix in a supported cutting row or at the back of a sunny border, then harvest its tall flower spikes for fresh bouquets or drying.

Growing Notes

• Direct sowing is preferred because annual larkspur develops a taproot and can resent transplanting.
• An optional 7-day pre-chill near 2°C can improve germination; do not soak or freeze the seed.
• Thin to 20 cm, water at soil level and install netting or strings before the tall stems begin to lean.
• Do not pinch out the central growing tip. Cut spent flower stems if you do not want vigorous self-seeding.
• Poisonous: all parts, including seeds, roots, stems, leaves and flowers, are harmful if eaten. Keep away from children, pets and livestock, and seek urgent medical or veterinary advice after suspected ingestion.

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