Delphinium consolida 'Qis White'

Delphinium consolida 'Qis White' is part of a series of selected larkspur plants known for their beautiful stature and opulent flowering, in the form of tall spikes packed with beautiful double flowers. 'White' quickly forms a large, well-branched plant that produces, in the year of sowing, tall white flowers that will stand out at the back of borders, creating a sumptuous backdrop for perennial plants. The annual field of wheat larkspur is easy to grow, even in limestone soil, and can be sown directly in the ground, in borders or beds, in rich and moist soil, in full sun.

Delphinium 'Qis White' is one of the many hybrids obtained by cross-breeding Delphinium consolida, an annual plant with preferred winter germination that grows in cereal crops, on clay-limestone soil, and rather dry compared to most larkspur plants. It is a hardy, fast-growing annual plant that forms a broad tuft of 35 to 40cm (14 to 16in), with finely divided palmate foliage, tender green in colour, from which emerge in summer flowering stems of 1.20m (4ft) in height. Flowering takes place from June to September and is highly visited by pollinating insects. The double flowers, with spurs, are slightly ruffled cups, gathered on tall, densely packed spikes. Flowering is followed by the formation of numerous seeds that will easily germinate in the garden. The plant develops from a woody rhizome that extends vertically into the soil.

The characteristic silhouette of Delphiniums always brings volume, verticality, and a lot of charm to perennial plant beds. The 'Quis White' selection allows for the quick creation of a dramatic, yet elegant setting, by sowing directly in the ground. Delphiniums are also good companions for moss or gallica roses, creating charming and romantic compositions. You can also create another beautiful combination in a white garden with paniculate baby's breath, Crambe cordifolia, or Gillenia trifoliata. This variety is well suited for creating bouquets, as its flowers are particularly long-lasting in a vase and can even be dried. To do this, cut open flowers into small bouquets, hang the stems upside down, and store them in a dry and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight.