Growing: Delphinium
| Botanical Name: | Delphinium |
| Life Cycle: | annual (warmer zones) hardy perennial (zones 3 to 8) |
| Planting Time: | spring |
| Height: | 3' to 5' |
| Exposure: | full sun to partial shade |
| Soil: | rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to alkaline pH |
| Hardiness: | 3-8 |
| Bloom Time: | early summer to fall |
| Flower: | sky blue, dark blue, lavender, pink and white |
| Foliage: | green, maple-like leaves |
| Propagation: | seeds |
| Suggested Use: | tall back borders, cut flowers, and mass plantings |
| Growing Hints: | Delphiniums thrive in areas with cooler summers. Start with bedding plants or sow seeds indoors in late winter. Seeds should be cold treated for two weeks before being moved to a warmer temperature for germination. Mulch plants in spring to keep the soil moist and cool. Fertilize in spring with a 5-10-5 fertilizer and repeat during flowering. Stake in late spring when plants reach a height of 12 inches. |
| Interesting Facts: | Delphiniums appreciate moist soil, but hate wet feet. To avoid crown rot, mound up soil around roots of each plant so soil slopes away from the stems, or plant in raised beds. |
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