Larkspur (also Delphinium), a mostly blue-flowering perennial, has become an integral part of many gardens. The plant, which grows between 1.20 and 1.50 meters high, has been impressive for centuries with its abundance of flowers.
Larkspur likes it sunny
The sunnier the better
The larkspur develops better - and of course blooms all the more beautifully - the sunnier it is. The perennial feels most comfortable in full sun and will thank you with a magnificent abundance of flowers. If necessary, the delphinium also accepts a partially shaded or lightly shaded spot, but it will not be able to show its full beauty here and will also be more susceptible to diseases such as powdery mildew etc. But even if the delphinium loves the sun, its “feet” (ergo its roots) should still be in the shade as possible so as not to dry out.
Larkspur needs a lot of space
Of course, it would be obvious to shade the large perennial with lower-growing plants or even groundcover. However, you should refrain from doing this, because delphiniums do not like direct competition - you should keep a distance of about one meter to the next planting.
Larkspur needs nutrient-rich soil
As much as Delphinium loves the sun, it also abhors drought. Therefore, the perennial should stand in soil that is as moist as possible - but not waterlogged - that is at best also loose and rich in humus and nutrients. The location is perfect if you mulch the root area to protect against drying out. In addition, delphiniums also do well in less than optimal garden soils, such as loamy or sandy soils, provided that they are spread with well-worked compost and horn shavings (€32.93) before planting. Incidentally, horse manure is particularly suitable.
tips and tricks
Larkspur also thrives wonderfully in the bucket, but then has to be supplied regularly with a good liquid fertilizer.