Delphinium

Delphinium (Delphinium elatum)
Other Names - Larkspur, Candle Delphinium,Candle Larkspur.
Origins - Elevated areas of E. Asia, and other parts of Northern Hemisphere.
Type - Perennial (herbaceous).
Hardiness (see References, below) - Zones 3-8.
Bloom - Summer, early Fall.
Height
Approx. 4 ft (120 cm).
Cultivation - Well drained, neutral, mildly acidic, and alkaline soils. Sunny locations. Avoid exposure to strong winds. Just like tomato plants, Delphinium's flowers are tall
and rather heavy. Stake them to prevent stalks from falling to the ground.
Propagation - By root division, or by seeds.
Other - Delicately fragrant, and spectacularly statuesque, Delphiniums make perfect seasonal highlights in a garden. Their pink, white, and blue blooms attract birds, butterflies, and bees! Delphiniums

make great companions to roses. CAUTION - all parts of this attractive plant are toxic, particularly early in the season. Use Delphiniums as horticultural displays, only.
Back to AUGUST - FLORA, NOW
page
Feedback - contact.tcg.now@gmail.com
References - Find more about Hardiness Zones
Special Thanks
Special Thanks to Town & Country Gardens Contributors: blogger, bulabean, dive-angel (Karin), durtcom, flickr, Jasmine&Roses, nijukastan, Rita Crane Photography. Rita Crane, daughter of LIFE magazine photographer Ralph Crane. Her work can be seen on Flickr at Rita Crane Photography or on her website., oceandesetoiles, TMR Davies, Wikipedia, W.D. Williams