Perennials
Planting Season:
Year-RoundLarkspur Delphenium is a tall, graceful perennial plant with spikes of vibrant, spurred flowers in shades of blue, pink, or white. It is ideal for adding vertical interest to garden borders and floral arrangements. This captivating blooming plant has multiple benefits when integrated into landscaping designs.
Larkspur Delphenium (Delphinium elatum) Has Stunning Colors
If you want a stunning springtime flower, this Larkspur Delphenium is a beautiful choice. This lovely plant is just one of 300 in the Delphinium genus. This particular flower is known for its elegance and burst of color. The tall spikes are showy and easy to see, which makes them a favorite among gardeners.
Larkspur Delphenium Offers Cut Flowers and Garden Beds
This flower is commonly grown in flower beds and gardens. While its ornamental nature means you’ll commonly see it in gardening magazines, many home gardeners have excellent luck growing it. It can be used in beds, borders, and containers. In addition, it is commonly included as a cut flower in flower bouquets.
Larkspur Delphenium Looks Amazing In Groups
If you want this flower to shine, try grouping it in a container with similar flowers. Because it can grow a couple feet high, it tends to do best in the back of the container. From a location in the back, it forms a breathtaking backdrop for any flowers in front of it.
Gardening magazines typically show this flower growing in lovely clusters. One of the most striking arrangements is to create a wall of blue or purple flowers along the back of your garden bed. Once the flowers grow, they form a low curtain that is incredibly pretty to see in the early spring to early summer.
Larkspur Is A Drought-Tolerant Perennial
Known for being a drought-resistant plant, Larkspur Delphenium requires very little maintenance. Each plant produces three to seven palmate leaves. This deep green foliage provides a backdrop to the flowers once they bloom in springtime. With care, it can add brilliance to your summer barbecues and picnics.
What is the best location to plant larkspur delphinium
These plants love the sun and are ideally grown in soil with good drainage. They like the morning sun and a little afternoon shade so as to maintain fresh and bright flowers.
How often should I water larkspur delphiniums?
While these plants thrive in moisture, they do not like the soggy kind of soil at all. Water it deep once a week.
What kind of soil is ideal for larkspur delphiniums
Larkspurs thrive in slightly alkaline soil containing organic matter and excellent drainage. When preparing the ground for planting, apply compost manure to supplement growth.
When do larkspur delphiniums bloom?
The flowers are mainly produced during the late spring to early summer season. Deadheading of spent flowers helps the plants bloom longer and maintain the pleasant look of your garden.
Are larkspur delphiniums easy to grow
Yes, they are quite low-maintenance. When given proper attention, these plants grow into majestic towering bloom stalks and are well-loved for borders and cutting gardens.
This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery
Bloom Season
Summer
Bloom/Foliage Color
Blue
Height at Maturity
Over 12"
Care
Larkspur (Delphinium) thrives in well-draining soil and requires regular watering to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Staking the plants to support tall stems and prevent flopping is essential. Additionally, removing spent flowers will encourage blooming. Finally, keep an eye out for pests like aphids.
Plant Reproduction
Larkspur Delphenium spread by self-seeding, division, and basal cuttings.
Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.
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Wide Color Range:
Available in vibrant colors like blues, purples, and pinks, Larkspur enhances any garden palette.
Elegant Garden Accent:
Larkspur’s graceful, vertical spikes provide a touch of sophistication and vertical interest to garden beds.
Attracts Pollinators:
The bright, nectar-rich flowers draw bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, boosting garden health.
Stunning Vertical Blooms:
Larkspur’s tall, dramatic spikes add impressive height and visual interest to any garden.
Caring Tips
How do I care for my Larkspur Delphenium?
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Care Tips
Larkspur (Delphinium) thrives in well-draining soil and requires regular watering to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Staking the plants to support tall stems and prevent flopping is essential. Additionally, removing spent flowers will encourage blooming. Finally, keep an eye out for pests like aphids.
Light Requirements
Larkspur (Delphinium) thrives in full sun to partial shade. Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. Some afternoon shade can also help shield the plant from excessive heat in hotter climates.
Hardy Planting Zones
3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9
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