Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 50cm |
50cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
-
spring
-
summer
-
autumn
-
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Delphinium Overview
Delphiniums are a perennial plant that has lobed basal leaves and showy flowers that grow in clusters on racemes. This series comes with flowers in shades of white, blues and purples, making them a beautiful mix to add to any border or planter.
Common problems with Delphinium
How to propagate Delphinium
Seed
Sow seeds in late winter until early summer into trays filled with John Innes Seed Compost and cover with clear plastic, provide bottom heat and maintain temperature at 18-24C(65 -75F). Remove the cover when the seedlings appear, approximately in 2 to 3 weeks, Prick out into 7cm pots when large enough to handle. Plant out after the last frosts.
Special features of Delphinium
Attracts butterflies
Attracts birds
Hummingbirds