Botanical Name: Delphinium elatum
Common Name: Candle delphinium
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character deciduous
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, usually single-stemmed plant with fine, fan-like foliage and vividly colored flower spikes
Height 2' - 8'
Spread 12" - 18"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun
Soil must have well-drained soil
Hardiness hardy
 
Morphology:
Leaves to 3" wide, palmately lobed, 5-7, nearly to base
Flowers tight racemes of vivid blue, white, lavender or pink, to 1" long, 1 1/2" wide, bell-shaped
Fruit follicles - arranged on spike
 
Propagation:
seed
 
Usage:
background plants or filler plants in perennial beds – dramatic flower spikes are a good source of blue color
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering
Fertilizing balanced when planting; feed again after first bloom to encourage second bloom
Pruning cut back flower spikes after bloom, leaving foliage at bottom - stake flower spikes for support
Pests/Diseases snails and slugs
Special Conditions/Other usually treated as an annual in mild winter areas
 
Origin: Most from Siberia, new varieties are hybrids
Family: Ranunculaceae

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