Delphinium consolida QIS® Carmine – Intense carmine-red wildflower for cut flowers and borders

Delphinium consolida QIS® Carmine is a beautiful, compact larkspur specially selected for cut flower production and natural borders. This variety is known for its deep carmine-red flowers, strong stems, and reliable growth. Thanks to its QIS® quality, Carmine is ideal for both professional florists and home growers who want to produce high-quality, decorative flowers.

Features of QIS® Carmine

QIS® Carmine is a quality specialist among delphiniums, with the following properties:

• Height: average 70–80 cm, compact and easy to handle

• Flower colour: intense carmine red, striking in both borders and bouquets

• Flower shape: loose-flowered umbels with an elegant appearance

• Flower spikes: well distributed on sturdy, branched stems

• Growth habit: bushy and compact, ideal for both cut flower production and border planting.

Thanks to these properties, QIS® Carmine produces consistent, high-quality flowers, suitable for both the professional cut flower market and private gardens.

Use as a cut flower and decorative plant

Delphinium consolida QIS® Carmine is versatile in use:

• Cut flowers: strong, sturdy stems and intense red flowers make Carmine ideal for bouquets and flower arrangements

• Borders: compact and bushy, suitable for informal gardens and cottage garden designs

• Wildflowers: Vibrant color creates a striking accent in flower fields

• Flower arranging: suitable for both fresh bouquets and dried flowers

Its compact height, strong stems and intense carmine-red flowers make Carmine a popular choice with florists and gardeners who expect long vase life and ornamental value from their flowers.

QIS® quality

QIS® = Quality in Seed guarantees carefully selected varieties that meet the high standards of professional florists. For Delphinium consolida QIS® Carmine, this means:

• Uniform color and shape of flowers

• Strong, straight stems suitable for cut flowers

• Reliable growth performance in both border and cut flower cultivation

• High ornamental value, even with prolonged flowering and after harvest

The QIS® label guarantees that Carmine delivers professional results for both commercial and private applications.

Growing instructions

To achieve the best performance from QIS® Carmine, here are some cultivation tips:

Sowing method

• Sow under glass or in a heated environment for fast and strong germination

• For early flowering: early sowing is recommended

Location

• Sunny to partially shaded locations

• Soil: well-drained, humus-rich and moisture-retaining

• Maintenance: healthy branched stems and bushy growth, little support required

Bloom

• Height: 70–80 cm

• Flower colour: intense carmine red

• Use: Suitable for cut flowers once the flower spikes are fully open.

Benefits of QIS® Carmine

1. Intense carmine red flowers: striking in bouquets and borders

2. Compact and bushy: 70–80 cm, stable and easy to maintain

3. Strong stems: ideal for cut flowers and flower arranging

4. Loose-flowered umbels: elegant and airy in arrangements

5. Decorative applications: suitable for borders, wildflowers and cut flowers

6. QIS® quality: reliable performance and uniformity

7. Early sowing possible: flowering in the first year achievable