Forking Larkspur (Consolida regalis) seeds

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Forking Larkspur (Consolida regalis) seeds

A wild plant with purple blossoms and feathered leaves that has become rare.
Contents: Approx. 800 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,75 €

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SKU: 1328

GTIN: 4250601209937

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The Field Larkspur (syn. Delphinium Consolida) is a low-growing annual plant, which is particularly striking because of its beautiful deep blue flowers. Since it is regarded as a poisonous field weed, it has almost been eradicated by pesticide use and is now listed among the endangered plant species in Germany and Switzerland.

It contains toxic alkaloids and should, therefore, not be planted in gardens where children or animals are present. The seeds have the highest alkaloid content. From these, a very effective remedy against lice and other skin parasites can be obtained. This tincture can also be used as an insecticide. Only the flowers are used among herbalists, but they are low in active ingredients and often added to herbal teas for purely ornamental purposes since they keep their blue color after drying.

The blue petals can be used for dyeing and for gaining blue ink.

Plant description

Species:	Ranunculaceae
Root system:	Deep roots
Flower colour:	Blue
Lifecycle:	Annual
Eventual height:	20-60 cm
Flowering months:	May June July August
Special features:	Cool Flower

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	50 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	10-18°C
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
When to sow outdoors:	March April September October

Unassuming, annual summer flower. Sowing in autumn or spring. The seeds require cold and light to germinate. Therefore, do not completely cover them with soil. The ideal location for the plant is sunny, nutrient-rich soil with a relatively high lime content.

Picture source:
By Hectonichus - Eigenes Werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
By I, Jörg Hempel, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Link

Other names

Botanical name:	Delphinium consolida, Consolida regalis

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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