Delphinium consolida QIS® Dark Blue – Intense blue larkspur for borders and cut flowers

Delphinium consolida QIS® Dark Blue is a compact, high-quality Delphinium specially selected for cut flower production and ornamental border planting. This variety is known for its deep blue flowers, strong stems, and reliable growth. Thanks to the QIS® quality label, Dark Blue is perfect for both professional florists and home gardeners seeking decorative, aesthetically pleasing flowers.

Features of QIS® Dark Blue

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

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

• Flower colour: intense deep blue, striking in borders and bouquets

• Flower shape: loose-flowered umbels that look elegant and airy

• Flower spikes: loosely arranged on sturdy, branched stems

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

These qualities ensure consistent, high-quality flowers that are both aesthetically and practically appealing to gardeners and florists.

Use as cut flower and ornamental plant

Delphinium consolida QIS® Dark Blue is versatile in use:

• Cut flowers: strong, straight stems and intense blue flowers make Dark Blue ideal for bouquets and flower arrangements

• Borders: compact, bushy growth suitable for informal gardens and cottage-style borders

• Wildflowers: vibrant color adds a striking accent to flower fields

• Flower arranging: suitable for fresh bouquets and dried flowers

The combination of compact height, strong stems and deep blue flowers makes Dark Blue popular with both florists and home growers who want long vase life and decorative value.

QIS® quality

QIS® = Quality in Seed stands for carefully selected varieties that meet the high standards of professional floristry. For Delphinium consolida QIS® Dark Blue, this means:

• Uniform color and shape of flowers

• Strong, straight stems suitable for cut flowers

• Reliable growth performance in borders and cut flower cultivation

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

The QIS® label guarantees that Dark Blue delivers professional results and is suitable for commercial and residential applications.

Growing instructions

For optimal performance of QIS® Dark Blue:

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 location

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

• Maintenance: Branched, slender stems grow bushy and strong; little support required

Bloom

• Height: 70–80 cm

• Flower color: deep blue

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

Thanks to its strong branched stems, Dark Blue is less susceptible to wind damage, making it ideal for both borders and cut flower cultivation.

Benefits of QIS® Dark Blue

1. Intense deep blue flowers: striking in bouquets and borders

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

3. Strong stems: suitable 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