Larkspur is a breathtakingly beautiful flower with tall, elegant spikes of delicate blooms in rich shades of purple, blue, pink, and white. It adds incredible height, color, and a romantic, garden-fresh feel to any arrangement. A favorite for weddings and large floral installations, larkspur is one of those flowers that makes a big impact with very little effort.

Like all of our flowers, larkspur is not ready to display the moment it arrives. The blooms need a little time to hydrate and open up after their journey. Get them into fresh water right away and give them time to settle in.

What You'll Need

• A clean vase
• Fresh, cool water
• Floral preservative (recommended)
• Sharp scissors or floral shears

Step-by-Step Care Instructions

1. Unpack promptly. Remove your larkspur from the packaging as soon as it arrives and let it breathe.
2. Trim the stems. Cut 1 to 2 inches off the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle to improve water uptake.
3. Remove lower foliage. Strip any leaves that would sit below the waterline to keep the water clean.
4. Fill your vase. Use clean, cool water with floral preservative. The preservative helps fuel the opening of the blooms along the spike.
5. Change the water every 2 days. Re-trim the stems each time to keep them drinking well.
6. Keep in a cool spot. Larkspur lasts longest in a cool environment away from direct sunlight, heat vents, and ripening fruit.

Pro Tips

• Blooms open from the bottom up: Like stock, larkspur blooms open gradually from the base of the spike upward. As the lower blooms fade, simply remove them and enjoy the fresh blooms continuing to open above.
• Handle with care: Larkspur blooms are delicate and can bruise or drop petals if handled too roughly. Be gentle when arranging and transporting.
• It dries beautifully: Larkspur is one of the best flowers for drying. Simply hang it upside down in a cool, dry spot and it will hold its color and shape beautifully for months.

Florist Secret

Larkspur can sometimes arrive with the lower blooms already open and the upper buds still tightly closed. To encourage the upper buds to open more quickly, place the stems in a slightly warmer room for a few hours after their initial hydration. Once they start opening, move them back to a cooler spot to slow things down and extend their vase life. It's a simple way to control the timing of your blooms for events!

How Long Will They Last?

With proper care, larkspur typically lasts around 5 to 7 days in a vase. Keeping them cool and the water fresh is the key to getting the most out of every stem. With extra attention, they may last even longer.