branching larkspur
Also known as: forking larkspur; king's consound; knight's spur; wild larkspur
Upright, hairy, well-branched annual about 60cm tall, with ferny, palmate mid-green leaves, and loose spikes of darkest blue to purplish flowers from late spring through summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- branching larkspur (Consolida regalis)
- Genus
- Consolida
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- All parts, including the seed, are harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of branching larkspur
Distribution map
Europe, Caucasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
All parts, including the seed, are harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of branching larkspur
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branching larkspur care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed: sow in early autumn and prick out in early spring, sow under cover in early spring, or sow outside in late spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun; for cut flowers, cut when only the lowermost buds are open
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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