line · moderate · mid
Larkspur
Consolida ajacis · aka annual delphinium
Larkspur is the annual, more available cousin of delphinium — same vertical line and true blue potential at a lower price. Dries with the colour preserved, so it's used widely in dried wreath and boutonniere work. Toxic if ingested; not for households with pets that chew flowers.
At a glance
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mediterranean; commercially grown Netherlands, California, Italy |
| Peak season | June, July, August |
| Availability | May to September |
| Stem length | 60–120 cm |
| Vase life | 5–8 days |
| Colors | white, pink, purple, blue, lavender |
| Price tier | mid |
Conditioning
Cut on a diagonal, fresh water. Same handling as delphinium — hollow stem.
Care in the vase
- •Same family as delphinium — hollow stem, same care
- •Cheaper and more available than perennial delphinium
- •Dries beautifully — a cut-flower and preserved staple
- •Toxic if ingested — keep away from pets
Design role & symbolism
Symbolismopen heart, lightness, swift attachment
Occasionssummer wedding, tall arrangements, dried
Substitutesdelphinium, snapdragon
summerline-flowerweddingdried
