Delphinium consolida QIS® Light Blue – Elegant light blue larkspur for borders and cut flowers

Delphinium consolida QIS® Light Blue is a compact, high-quality larkspur specially selected for cut flower production and ornamental border planting. This variety is known for its light, soft blue flowers, strong stems, and reliable growth. Thanks to the QIS® quality label, Light Blue is ideal for both professional florists and home growers who want to produce decorative and aesthetically pleasing flowers.

Features of QIS® Light Blue

QIS® Light Blue is a quality specialist among the Delphinium consolida varieties, with the following characteristics:

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

• Flower colour: light blue, soft and elegant, ideal for an airy look

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

• Flower spikes: loosely arranged on sturdy, branched stems

• Growth habit: bushy and compact, so little support is needed and the plant remains stable

Thanks to these properties, QIS® Light Blue produces 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® Light Blue is versatile in use:

• Cut flowers: strong stems and soft, light blue flowers make Light Blue ideal for bouquets and flower arrangements

• Borders: Compact, bushy growth suits informal gardens and cottage-style borders

• Wildflowers: light colour gives a fresh, striking accent in flower fields

• Flower arranging: suitable for fresh bouquets and dried flowers

The combination of compact height, strong stems and soft light blue flowers makes Light Blue popular with both professional 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® Light Blue, this means:

• Uniform color and flower shape

• 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 Light Blue delivers professional results and is suitable for commercial and residential applications.

Growing instructions

For optimal performance of QIS® Light 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: light blue

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

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

Benefits of QIS® Light Blue

1. Soft light blue flowers: elegant and airy 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: graceful and airy in arrangements

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

6. QIS® quality: reliable performance and uniformity

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