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Consolida, Rocket Larkspur 'Kingsize Scarlet'

Consolidaajacis

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Consolida ajacis by LilyLover_UT
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Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Consolida (kon-SO-lih-duh)
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Species
ajacis (a-JAY-sis)
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Synonym
Consolida ambigua
Delphinium ajacis
Delphinium ambiguum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Saint George, Utah

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LilyLover_UT
Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | July 2005 | positive

'Kingsize Scarlet' is a nice larkspur with dark pink (not really red) double flowers.

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