Delphinium grandiflorum 'Delfix Blue'
Delphinium 'Delfix Blue', Chinese Delphinium 'Delfix Blue', Bouquet Delphinium 'Delfix Blue', Delfix Series
Delphinium grandiflorum 'Delfix Blue' is a low-growing, short-lived perennial with loose sprays of single, spurred rich gentian-blue flowers. Blooming for weeks from early to late summer, this dwarf Delphinium forms a compact, bushy mound of well-branched, lacy green leaves. Compact, and well-branched, it is perfect for edging, containers, or as a bedding plant.
- Grows up to 12-15 in. tall (30-37 cm) and 6-8 in. wide (15-20 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
- Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, but ignored by deer and rabbits!
- Perfect for beds and borders, edging, cottage gardens, or rock gardens. For the best visual impact, plant your Delphiniums in groups. Outstanding cut flowers.
- These perennials tend to be short-lived and often start to lose their vigor after 2-3 years. Expect to replant them every few years or propagate new plants from basal cuttings of the original specimens. 'Summer Blues' may self-seed, particularly in cool-summer regions.
- Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage repeat blooming. After flowering, cut down all growth to ground level.
- Propagate by taking pencil-thick basal cuttings in early spring or by division.
- All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses. Poisoning is rare in humans, however, seeds and plants if ingested can lead to severe illness, paralysis, and even death.
- Delphinium grandiflorum is native to Russia and China.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
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 | Delphinium - Larkspur |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spacing | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock 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 | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
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 | Delphinium - Larkspur |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spacing | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |