Rocket Larkspur Delphinium TALL MIX Wild Tall Cut-Flowers Pressing Non-GMO 200 Seeds 100% Pure Seed – Non-GMO – FreshPRODUCT INFORMATIONROCKET LARKSPUR SEEDS – TALL MIXDelphinium consolidaDelphinium Seeds – Rocket Larkspur Tall MixThis is the wild delphinium so cherished by gardeners the world over. Long beautiful colored spikes surrounded by lovely green foliage. Rocket Larkspur is a real head-turner! An excellent backdrop in any wild garden, and also ideal as a cut-flower for bouquets or pressing.FAST FACTSName: Rocket Larkspur Seeds – Tall MixBotanical Name: Delphinium consolidaLife Cycle: AnnualLight Requirement: Full Sun, Partial SunPlanting Season: Spring, FallPlant Type: Tall stems with extended stacks of mutlicolored bloomsFeatures: Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Cut Flower Garden, Good for Dried Flowers, Deer Resistant, FragrantColor: MixedBlooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, SummerPlant Height: Up to 48 inchesPlant Spacing: 10-12 inchesPlanting Depth: 1/8 inchSowing Method: Direct SowCold Stratification: NoHardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Ships: Year RoundPLANTING DIRECTIONSHow to Plant Rocket Larkspur / DELPHINIUMABOUT LARKSPUR: In the garden, in a vase or dried, larkspur is lovely! Larkspur is a member of the Delphinium family, and the different varieties range from 1 to 7 feet.WHEN TO PLANT LARKSPUR: Plant your larkspur seeds in the fall or spring, early in the season.WHERE TO PLANT LARKSPUR: Larkspur plants like full sun to partial shade, and they will grow very quickly. They thrive in average soil and cool weather.HOW TO PLANT LARKSPUR: Larkspur is notoriously difficult to transplant, so it is best to sow seeds directly into your flower garden after all danger of frost. Cover larkspur seeds lightly with 1/8th inch of soil. Space your seeds 4 inches apart, and after germination, thin seedlings to 10-12 inches apart. Keep the soil moist to feed your larkspurs’ fast growth.HOW TO CARE FOR LARKSPUR: During dry periods, water them once or twice a week. Provide a general purpose fertilizer once a month until after they have bloomed. Staking may be necessary to keep them from bending under the weight of the blooms. Larkspurs are highly susceptible to frost, fungal disease (especially Sclerotium), and mildew. Insects should not be a problem, but if they are, use a general purpose insect repellent.Delphinium benefits from Cold Stratification:Cold StratificationHOW TO COLD STRATIFY SEEDS ​ Everyone wants plants. Now. But there are a small group of seeds that require a special treatment before they will even germinate in a climate that has temperatures below freezing. This process is called “Cold Stratification.” There are two ways to accomplish this. Fall Planting If time is not a problem, you can put them in the ground in fall and let them go through a winter. They will sprout next year, but not flower. The following year, having gone through two winters, they will return and bloom as expected. If you are planting poppies direct sowing is recommended in late fall or early spring for zones 2-8 Create a “False Winter” The second way to do this, if you want to save time, is to create a “false winter.” What this does is trick the seeds into thinking they have been in the ground for an entire year. All they need is to be in your refrigerator for at least 2 ½ months. About 3 months before spring, place seeds in a plastic bag with a handful of slightly dampened, clean peat, paper towel, or a mix of clean peat and sand. Seal and label the bag with seed name and date, then store in the refrigerator (not freezer) for at least 2½ mos. before planting in spring. (The cold period mimics a full winter’s cold.) Once your seed has been treated, it’s ready to plant when spring arrives. ** Larkspur can be poisonous to some animals—most notably cattle!** WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg) ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICE We will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment! Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness! 30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.