White Field Larkspur ‘White King’ (Consolida ajacis) seeds
- Graceful and Pure – A Classic White Annual for Beds, Bouquets and Natural Plantings
- Contents: Approx. 150 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Historic Garden Flower with Radiant Appeal
'White King' Field Larkspur (Consolida ajacis) is a classic annual summer flower bearing upright flower spikes in pure white. This variety is also known as the Annual Larkspur, Field Larkspur or, regionally, as Wild Larkspur – a traditional plant that was once widespread in arable fields and meadows across Europe.
With its slender, upright stems and abundance of small white florets, 'White King' brings an elegant, airy structure to cottage gardens, naturalistic borders and wildflower strips. The blooms open sequentially from the bottom up, offering valuable nectar for bees and bumblebees. At the same time, field larkspur is an excellent cut flower, boasting long vase life – ideal for summer bouquets and floral arrangements.
As a so-called 'cool flower', Consolida ajacis is particularly well suited to autumn or very early spring sowing. The young plants tolerate cold well and flower especially early and vigorously the following year. Alternatively, direct sowing is also possible from April onwards.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Summer flower |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Annual or biennial |
| Species | Ranunculaceae |
| Characteristics | Needs cold to germinate, Poisonous plant |
| Eventual height | 80-120 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, May |
| Root system | Deep roots, Taproot |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | February, March, October, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 10-18°C |
| Germination time | 1-4 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Free-draining, Fresh, Humus-rich, Nutrient-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of Consolida ajacis
- Plant type: Annual summer flower, ornamental and nectar plant
- Location: Sunny position, well-drained, lime-rich soil
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors from February or in autumn
- Sowing depth: 0.5?cm; cover lightly with soil
- Care: Undemanding, drought-tolerant, avoid over-fertilisation
- Height: 80–120?cm
With its clear colour impact, upright growth habit and ecological value, ‘White King’ Field Larkspur is an ideal choice for pollinator-friendly summer beds, flowering strips and naturalistic gardens.
Other names
Botanical name: Delphinium consolida, Consolida regalis, Consolida ajacis
German: Feldrittersporn, Acker-Rittersporn, Einjähriger Rittersporn, Wilder Rittersporn,
English: Larkspur, Field Larkspur,
French: Pied-d’alouette des champs
Italian: Speronella dei campi
Spanish: Espuela del campo
Dutch: Veldridderspoor
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