{"product_id":"larkspur-light-blue","title":"Larkspur - Light Blue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eSoft and ethereal, QIS Light Blue is a dreamy larkspur in a wash of light lavender blue shades - perfect for gentle spring palettes and vintage-style arrangements. Its tall, graceful spires add lightness and height to garden borders and early bouquets, while its cool, muted colour makes it a favourite for weddings and dried flower work. One of the first flowers to bloom in the cutting garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eBest for: Early-season cutting, tonal floral work, drying for timeless arrangements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAUTION -  All parts of the Larkspur are poisonous including the seeds so be cautious when handling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 30 seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9677%; height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.338%; height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e Season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.3685%; height: 39.1818px;\"\u003eFlowers in late spring to early summer – typically October to December, especially when autumn-sown.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.338%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.3685%;\"\u003eFocal Co-star\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.338%;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.3685%;\"\u003eMultiple Stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.338%;\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.3685%;\"\u003eNo - toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.338%;\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.3685%;\"\u003eSpace\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e20–30cm apart for upright growth and good airflow.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.338%;\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.3685%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e14-21 days \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.338%;\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.3685%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e80-90 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.338%;\"\u003eSowing Tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.3685%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eBest sown in autumn (March–May) in mild areas or late winter (July–August) in cold climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eCold stratification helps: refrigerate seeds for 1–2 weeks before sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eSow direct or in deep trays; transplant carefully as larkspur dislikes root disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eCover lightly – darkness aids germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.338%;\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.3685%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003ePrefers full sun and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eBenefits from support to protect tall stems from wind damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eRegular watering helps flower development but avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eCut when the lowest flowers on the stem start to open for best vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eExcellent dried – harvest early and hang to preserve colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Hardy Annual \/ Focal Co-Star \/ Blue","offer_id":52403655180577,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/7178\/4225\/files\/03336_01_qis_light_blue.jpg?v=1772178429","url":"https:\/\/crawfordroad.co.nz\/products\/larkspur-light-blue","provider":"Crawford Road","version":"1.0","type":"link"}