Aconitum (Monkshoot) & Delphinium (Larkspur)
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Aconitum or Monkshoot have a perennial rootstock from which emerge several, very ornamental flower stalks above usually strongly divided, rather large leaves. Most species are native to slightly moist spots in full sun to partially shaded places throughout Europe extending eastwards to Japan. Very easy and free flowering in cultivation, excellent cut flowers. Delphinium or Larkspur are closely related to Monkshoots (Aconitum spp.). The genus covers annuals as well as biannual and perennial species with sometimes very tall, most ornamental flower spikes above a basal rosette of divided leaves. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. The tall species give excellent cut flowers. Sow seeds flat in any humus rich, well drained soil from early autumn to late spring. Keep pots in a partially shaded spot outside. Seeds need a cooling period of several months prior to germination. If they are sowed too late, they may take another winter before they will germinate in following spring. Turn pots to full sun after germination will have occured in mid spring. Keep soil only slightly moist. Transplant dormant rhizomes or rootstock from late summer to mid autumn. Aconitum and Delphinium start to flower usually within 2 to 3 years after sowing and most species are very long-lived and floriferous perennials. Note: All parts are poisonous if ingested ! All are USDA Climate Zone 6. 20 seeds per package. |
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Delphinium staphisagria (Stavesacre)120 (180)cm, Stavesacre is an annual to biannual species with a tall , upright inflorescence densely covered with smooth, short hairs and numerous rich blue to pale lilac-blue flowers above elegant, hand-shaped leaves. It is native of open spots in the South of Europe. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Will readily self-sow under appropriate conditions. This species has very large seeds. VI-VII. |
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| seed package 4722 | € 4,99 | ||
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Delphinium uliginosum (Swamp Larkspur)50 (70)cm, Swamp Larkspur is a local endemic and rare species from the Inner North Coast Ranges in California, USA. It makes rather large, showy purplish-blue flowers. For any humus rich, slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Lake County, California, USA, at some 700m. V-VII. |
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| seed package 7438 | € 4,99 | ||
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Delphinium variegatum (Royal Larkspur)40 (60)cm, Royal Larkspur is a showy species and endemic to California, USA. It produces brilliant blue flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. An excellent plant for the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Mariposa County, California, USA, at some 700m. V-VII. |
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| seed package 7439 | € 7,99 | ||
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Delphinium viridescens (Wenatchee Larkspur)200 (300)cm, Wenatchee Larkspur makes greenish, hairy flowers on tall racemes, an unusual flower color. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Chelan County, Washington, USA at some 1000m. VI-VII. |
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| seed package 5313 | € 7,99 | ||
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Delphinium xantholeucum (Yellow White Larkspur)100 (150)cm, Yellow White Larkspur has showy creamy-white flowers above palmately-dissected leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Chelan County, Washington, USA at some 1050m. VI-VII. |
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| seed package 5314 | € 7,99 | ||
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