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Oct 5, 2012 5:01 AM CST
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Name: Caroline Scott
Calgary (Zone 4a)
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I am sowing larkspur over bulb plantings.
I came across: Hyacinth flowered dwarf larkspur.
I am using it near the front of beds and the tall larkspur nearer the back.
Just wondering if anyone else has tried these? and how did they do?
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Oct 5, 2012 12:53 PM CST
Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)
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I've never seen those, but it sounds like a lovely idea! And I would think they'd do just fine being seeded in the fall. I've certainly had volunteers show up in the spring. Be curious to hear from anyone who's tried them, too.
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Oct 6, 2012 3:08 PM CST
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Caroline, I planted larkspur 3 yrs ago and it has reseeded itself every year since. I would think you'd be ok.
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Oct 7, 2012 3:28 AM CST
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Name: Caroline Scott
Calgary (Zone 4a)
Bulbs Winter Sowing Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Peonies Lilies Charter ATP Member
Region: Canadian Enjoys or suffers cold winters Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
I am wondering if the dwarf kind might be more tender than the tall ones.
I guess that i will find out in the spring.
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Oct 14, 2014 9:30 AM CST
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Name: Caroline Scott
Calgary (Zone 4a)
Bulbs Winter Sowing Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Peonies Lilies Charter ATP Member
Region: Canadian Enjoys or suffers cold winters Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
Fall sowing of larkspur was not successful here.
I wonder if it was the seed, or birds took them?
Or are winters too cold for them?
Maybe I should give them less winter by sowing in March?
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Oct 14, 2014 9:50 AM CST
Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)
Charter ATP Member Garden Procrastinator Greenhouse Dragonflies Plays in the sandbox I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
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So none of them grew? That's surprising. I had a couple of volunteers show up again this year, and I haven't planted any myself for several years. Once source mentioned that the seed doesn't keep well, so maybe the seeds weren't fresh? The same source also recommended planting the seeds in Sept to Oct, so the winter shouldn't be a problem.
Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.
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Oct 15, 2014 8:23 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Caroline Scott
Calgary (Zone 4a)
Bulbs Winter Sowing Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Peonies Lilies Charter ATP Member
Region: Canadian Enjoys or suffers cold winters Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
Will try again, but make sure the seeds are covered well with mulch.
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Oct 15, 2014 9:58 AM CST
Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)
Charter ATP Member Garden Procrastinator Greenhouse Dragonflies Plays in the sandbox I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
The WITWIT Badge I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Dog Lover Enjoys or suffers cold winters Container Gardener Seed Starter
The planting instructions I've seen do recommend planting them about 1/4 inch deep. I collected some seeds off my volunteers; maybe I should plant them out now instead of waiting till spring.
Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.
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