Delphinium consolida QIS® Lilac – Beautiful lilac larkspur for borders and cut flowers

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

Features of QIS® Lilac

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

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

• Flower color: soft lilac, elegant and graceful

• Flower shape: loose-flowered umbels that are airy and decorative

• Flower spikes: loosely arranged on sturdy, branched stems

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

These properties make QIS® Lilac extremely suitable for both border and cut flower cultivation, with consistent and high-quality flowers.

Use as cut flower and ornamental plant

Delphinium consolida QIS® Lilac is versatile in use:

• Cut flowers: sturdy stems and soft lilac flowers make Lilac ideal for bouquets and flower arrangements

• Borders: Compact, bushy growth fits perfectly in informal gardens and cottage-style borders

• Wildflowers: the soft lilac color creates a striking accent in flower fields

• Flower arranging: suitable for fresh bouquets and dried flowers

The combination of compact height, strong stems and soft lilac flowers makes Lilac 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® Lilac, 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 Lilac delivers professional results, suitable for commercial and residential applications.

Growing instructions

For optimal performance of QIS® Lilac:

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: soft lilac

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

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

Benefits of QIS® Lilac

1. Soft lilac flowers: elegant and graceful 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: airy and decorative 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