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Delphinium New Zealand ‘Stars’ (Candle Larkspur)

Stars Delphinium, Stars Larkspur

Delphinium New Zealand 'Stars'
Delphinium New Zealand 'Stars'
Delphinium New Zealand 'Stars'

Delphinium New Zealand ‘Stars’ is a testament to the allure of floral elegance, bringing with it the majestic presence characteristic of delphiniums. Hailing from the celebrated New Zealand hybrids, this variety combines both beauty and resilience.

Boasting tall spires, ‘Stars’ is adorned with blooms that seem to capture the essence of a nighttime sky. The flowers present a medley of deep blues, velvety purples, and occasional whites, resembling a starlit evening. These colors are perfectly contrasted by the green, palmate foliage that delicately frames each stem.

Deadheading post the first bloom in early summer encourages a potential second bloom later in the season.

‘Stars’ can achieve a height of up to 3-6 feet (90-180 cm), making it a captivating focal point in any garden.

While displaying towering beauty, ‘Stars’ also brings robust disease resistance, a trait nurtured in the New Zealand hybrid lineage. However, its towering height often necessitates staking, especially in wind-prone areas, to prevent toppling.

Whether as a backdrop to other flowers or as a standalone spectacle, Delphinium New Zealand ‘Stars’ stands as a testament to nature’s grandeur, turning any garden into a celestial display.

  • Grows up to 3-6 feet tall (90-180 cm) and 18-24 inches wide (45-60 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun or part shade 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.
  • A welcomed addition to beds and borders, cottage gardens. For the best visual impact, plant your Delphiniums in groups. Excellent as cut flowers, they deserve a spot in your cutting garden.
  • Removing spent flower spikes will promote another round of blooms in late summer or fall.
  • 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 (Larkspur): Plant Care and Growing Guide


Adding splendor and architectural height to borders, Delphiniums are elegant and stately perennials, biennials or annuals, which form incredibly eye-catching flower spikes in summer.

Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 3 - 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 Ranunculaceae
Genus Delphinium
Common names Delphinium, Larkspur
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Late), Fall
Height 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, 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 Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Delphinium New Zealand ‘Mini Stars’ (Candle Larkspur)
Delphinium ‘Red Lark’ (Candle Larkspur)
Delphinium tricorne (Dwarf Larkspur)
Delphinium Astolat Group (Candle Larkspur)
Delphinium elatum ‘Million Dollar Blue’ (Candle Larkspur)
Delphinium elatum ‘Million Dollar Sky’ (Candle Larkspur)

Recommended Companion Plants

Monarda (Bee Balm)
Leucanthemum x superbum (Shasta Daisy)
Hemerocallis (Daylilies)

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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.
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 3 - 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 Ranunculaceae
Genus Delphinium
Common names Delphinium, Larkspur
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Late), Fall
Height 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, 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 Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Do I Need?
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