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Plant description:

These perennials are usually grown as annuals for bedding and cut flowers. They bear tall central spikes of semi-double flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink and white. Sow in spring or autumn in trays (germination temperature is below 18°C) and space seedlings 350mm apart. Stake mature plants. Delphiniums are gross feeders, requiring compost, manure-enriched soil and regular feeding. D. grandiflorum (butterfly delphinium) can grow to 400mm tall; it is bushy and branching, with deep blue flowers in spring. Flowers appear about 20 weeks after germination.

Family: – Ranunculaceae

Botanical Pronunciation: del-FIN-ee-um uh-LATE-um

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Botanical name

Delphinium x elatum

Plant Care

Size

Categories

Flowers

This plant bears tall central spikes of semi-double flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink and white.

Common name(s)

Delphinium

Origin

Foliage

This plant has deep green foliage.

Uses in landscape design

Excellent for border, bedding and mass planting.

Maintenance

Stake mature plants and feed regularly.

Soil conditions

Enriched

Growth rate

Moderate

Uses

Makes good cut flowers.

Wildlife attractions

birds

Interesting info

These perennials are usually grown as annuals for bedding and cut flowers.

Other languages

Pronkridderspoor (A)

When to sow

Seed sowing instructions

Sow seeds in trays (germination temperature is below 18°C) and space seedlings 350mm apart.

This plant bears tall central spikes of semi-double flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink and white.

This plant has deep green foliage.

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