Prized by gardeners, Delphinium Blue Bird Group (Candle Larkspur) are tall perennials with spectacular flower spikes, densely packed with single, white-eyed, clear blue flowers. Blooming for weeks from early to midsummer, these Pacific Giant hybrids add a wonderful architectural presence in the garden and draw the attention from quite a distance. Rising from a low mound of glossy, divided leaves, they have a neat compact habit. Splendid in cottage gardens.

• Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm). May 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.
• Apply a balanced liquid every couple of weeks in the growing season. For best flower spikes thin shoots when 3 in. high (7cm) to leave a minimum of 2-3 shoots on young plants and 5-7 shoots on established plants.
• 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.
• Removing faded spikes at the base will encourage repeat blooming in fall. Deadhead by cutting spent flower spikes back to small flowering side shoots. Cut down all growth to ground level after it has withered in autumn.
• Propagate by seed, or by taking pencil-thick basal cuttings in early spring.
• 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.