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Delphinium

Abundant, long-blooming flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Well-suited for garden's edge, along walkways or for the cutting garden. Attractive with coreopsis or pink roses. Remove faded flower stalks to encourage reblooming. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Gaura

Gayfeather

Iceland Poppy

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Delphinium

  • Botanical name

    Delphinium

  • Variety

    Light Blue

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 7 (0°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    36-42" (91-107 cm)

  • Habit

    Tall

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Blue

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Emma S.'s collection
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