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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeannual
Distribution
Consolida
giant larkspur
Flower Colors
Description
An annual up to 1m high with feathery green leaves and flowers which are usually deep blue but can also be pink, white, or mixed blue and pink, in summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.0 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensCut flowersFlower borders and beds