Delphinium Black Knight Group (Candle Larkspur)
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Most impressive, Delphinium Black Knight Group (Candle Larkspur) is a perennial with sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with semi-double, dark purple, almost black, flowers adorned with black eyes. Blooming for weeks from early to midsummer, this Pacific hybrid adds a wonderful architectural presence in the garden and draws the attention from quite a distance. Rising from a low mound of lobed green leaves, this aristocrat of the garden soars to the heavens, standing tall and proud amongst the sunny border. Splendid in cottage gardens.
- Grows up to 5-6 ft. tall (150-180 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm). Will require staking.
- Performs best in full sun in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Provide a sheltered location to protect your plants from strong winds.
- Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, but ignored by deer and rabbits!
- Welcomed addition to beds and borders, cottage gardens or city gardens. For best visual impact, plant your Delphiniums in groups. Excellent as cut flowers, they deserve a spot in your cutting garden.
- No pruning required except deadheading; cut stems down to ground level at the end of the growing season.
- Propagate by basal softwood cuttings in spring, or by division in early spring or early autumn.
- Keep an eye out for slugs, snails, leaf miners, caterpillars, powdery mildews and crown rot.
- All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Delphiniums |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" – 36" (75cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Delphiniums |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" – 36" (75cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |