Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.
Native to: Afghanistan, Alabama, Alaska, Albania, Alberta, Algeria, Altay, Amur, Arizona, Arkansas, Assam, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, British Columbia, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, California, Cameroon, Central European Rus, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Colorado, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, District of Columbia, Djibouti, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, East Himalaya, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Florida, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Idaho, Illinois, India, Indiana, Inner Mongolia, Iowa, Iran, Iraq, Irkutsk, Italy, Kamchatka, Kansas, Kazakhstan, Kentucky, Kenya, Khabarovsk, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Kriti, Krym, Kuril Is., Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Louisiana, Madeira, Magadan, Malawi, Manchuria, Manitoba, Maryland, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Mongolia, Montana, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nebraska, Nepal, Nevada, New Mexico, Nigeria, North Carolina, North Caucasus, North Dakota, North European Russi, Northwest European R, Northwest Territorie, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oman, Oregon, Pakistan, Palestine, Pennsylvania, Poland, Portugal, Primorye, Qinghai, Romania, Rwanda, Sardegna, Saskatchewan, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, South Carolina, South Dakota, South European Russi, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Tanzania, Tennessee, Texas, Thailand, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Tuva, Uganda, Ukraine, Utah, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Virginia, Washington, West Himalaya, West Siberia, West Virginia, Western Sahara, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Xinjiang, Yakutskiya, Yugoslavia, Yukon, Zaïre, Zambia
Introduced to: Azores, Canary Is., Connecticut, Delaware, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Great Britain, Guatemala, Honduras, Ireland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norway, Ontario, Rhode I., South Australia, Sweden, Vermont, Western Australia
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Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.
Native to: Afghanistan, Alabama, Alaska, Albania, Alberta, Algeria, Altay, Amur, Arizona, Arkansas, Assam, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, British Columbia, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, California, Cameroon, Central European Rus, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Colorado, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, District of Columbia, Djibouti, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, East Himalaya, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Florida, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Idaho, Illinois, India, Indiana, Inner Mongolia, Iowa, Iran, Iraq, Irkutsk, Italy, Kamchatka, Kansas, Kazakhstan, Kentucky, Kenya, Khabarovsk, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Kriti, Krym, Kuril Is., Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Louisiana, Madeira, Magadan, Malawi, Manchuria, Manitoba, Maryland, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Mongolia, Montana, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nebraska, Nepal, Nevada, New Mexico, Nigeria, North Carolina, North Caucasus, North Dakota, North European Russi, Northwest European R, Northwest Territorie, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oman, Oregon, Pakistan, Palestine, Pennsylvania, Poland, Portugal, Primorye, Qinghai, Romania, Rwanda, Sardegna, Saskatchewan, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, South Carolina, South Dakota, South European Russi, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Tanzania, Tennessee, Texas, Thailand, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Tuva, Uganda, Ukraine, Utah, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Virginia, Washington, West Himalaya, West Siberia, West Virginia, Western Sahara, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Xinjiang, Yakutskiya, Yugoslavia, Yukon, Zaïre, Zambia
Introduced to: Azores, Canary Is., Connecticut, Delaware, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Great Britain, Guatemala, Honduras, Ireland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norway, Ontario, Rhode I., South Australia, Sweden, Vermont, Western Australia
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Experience the delicate charm of Giant Imperial Larkspur, a stunning annual that graces gardens with tall, elegant spikes of vibrant blooms. Ranging from deep blues to soft pinks, violets, and pristine white, these captivating flowers are perfect for adding a sophisticated touch to flower beds, borders, and cutting gardens. Standing at an impressive 3 to 4 feet, Giant Imperial Larkspur requires support for straight growth and flourishes in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil.
This variety not only beautifies but also enriches your garden ecosystem, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. With a growth habit that is upright and branching, these hardy annuals bloom prolifically from late spring to summer, providing stunning, deer-resistant displays. Perfect for fresh-cut arrangements or vivid, dried floral creations, the blooms remain vibrant and colorful even when dried.
Cultivate these floral wonders by starting seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, ensuring optimal soil temperatures between 50-55ºF, or sowing directly outdoors in early spring or fall. Easy germination and care simply involve good air circulation and moderate spacing. Elevate your gardening experience with 'Giant Imperial', transforming any space into a breathtaking haven of color and life.