Organic QIS BeeWorthy Mix Larkspur

Larkspur is an old-fashioned favorite for pollinator and cut-flower gardens. Brightly colored flower spikes attract butterflies, birds, and bees! This mix produces long-stemmed flowers that are ideal for fresh and dried floral arrangements.

All parts of this plant are poisonous, including the seeds. Exercise extreme caution around children and pets. The purchaser assumes all liability relating to the use of this product.

Planting by Zones

Zones 9-10

• Larkspur is a stunning plant that produces tall flowering spikes in spring. Direct seeding is recommended. Sow seeds in the cooler months of fall and winter in Zones 9 and 10.

Zones 4-8

• Direct sow seeds in early spring for summer blooms or in the fall for blooms the following year.

Planting Larkspur Seeds

• Direct seeding is recommended. Seeds need darkness to germinate and a cold, wet period to sprout. They will benefit from 1–2 weeks of cold stratification before direct seeding. The optimal soil temperatures for germination are around 50–55°F. Plants will happily reseed.
• If starting from transplants, keep your starts at 55°F until they are ready to plant outside.

Growing Larkspur

• This flower is easy to grow and makes an excellent cut flower. In areas of extreme heat, the plant will enjoy part shade. Larkspur needs consistent moisture in well-drained soil; plants do not enjoy sitting in wet soil. Water deeply and at the base of the plant.
• Support is recommended to keep tall blooms upright.

Growing Larkspur in Containers

• If you are planting larkspur in containers, make sure your container is at least 10″ deep. We do not recommend planting more than one plant per container as they can get large. Overcrowding will cause the plant to be unhappy and provide fewer blooms. The larger the container, the more blooms you will get. Keep in mind containers will dry out faster because they have more surface area and less soil to hold onto moisture.

Harvesting Larkspur Flowers

• Larkspur flowers are tall and stunning in fresh and dried floral arrangements. For fresh flowers, harvest when the lower 1/3rd of the blooms on the spike have begun to open. The rest of the blooms will open after harvest. Harvest flowers early in the morning and put directly in a vase of room temperature water for the longest lasting blooms.
• For dried flowers, wait for the flowers on the stem to open but harvest before their petals drop.

Southern California Pro-tips

• Mulch heavily around the base of the plants to keep in moisture and keep the soil cool.
• DO NOT overhead water as this promotes disease.

Companion Flowers/Crops

• Larkspur is a classic choice for cottage gardens. Grow them along with sunflowers and other old-fashioned favorites like hollyhocks and foxglove. Shop all our flowers here.

Additional Learning Resources

• New to starting crops from seeds? Please watch our Seed Starting Presentation to learn the basics!
• Learn about growing all our crops on our YouTube page!
• Having pest issues? Check out the in depth information at the UC Integrated Pest Management site.