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. Plant Height : 3 to 6 feet Characteristics : Attracts Hummingbirds Tolerance : Deer Tolerant Bloom Time : Early Summer, Summer Light : Full Sun Maintenance : High Moisture : Medium Moisture Growth Rate : Moderate Plant Type : Perennials Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest Flower Color : White Related Plants Search our database of 1738 Plants
Delphinium (P) 'Blue Bird' Erica Garden
All 63 results here Alphabetical list of all 4,000+ perennials here Delphiniums are the stars of the early summer border. Plants form a low mound of deeply-cut green leaves, bearing tall spikes of satiny flowers. This selection has clear medium-blue petals, with a white centre, or &ld. Cultivation. Plant in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Apply a fortnightly balanced liquid feed during the growing season. May be short-lived in hot, humid conditions. Cut back if becomes infected with powdery mildew. Stake with bamboo canes in mid-sp. Delphinium describes a group of plants that produce some of the biggest, boldest blooms of summer. The genus includes more than 300 species with Delphinium elatum most easily recognized. This species grows to a towering five to six feet tall with flower spikes from pastels to shades of deep, rich blue, pink, purple and white. Species Height Tall 3-6' Spacing Plant 18-24" apart Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny Zones 3-8 Soil Type Normal Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4") Special Features Beneficial for Pollinators Attracts Butterflies Good for Cut Flowers Attracts Hummingbirds Rabbit Resistant Delphinium General Information
Delphinium 'Blue Bird' (Pacific Hybrid) Van Meuwen
Best Uses Quick Reference Growing Guide What Are Delphiniums (And Are They the Same as Larkspur?) The most popular explanation for the name "delphinium" is that ancient Greeks (in 700-480 BC) thought the unopened buds with their telltale spurs resembled a dolphin's nose. I can sort of see the resemblance. Can you? Photo by Laura Melchor. Buy this plant Plant nurseries 16 suppliers Size Ultimate height 1.5-2.5 metres Time to ultimate height 2-5 years Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres Growing conditions Loam Sand Clay Moisture Moist but well-drained, Well-drained pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Colour & scent Position Full sun Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing Height: 48-60" Delphinium Pacific Giant Blue Bird Features: Attracts Butterfly and Hummingbirds, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant Planting and Growing Delphiniums Make sure to "harden off" your Delphiniums before planting to prevent shock. They get morning sun until 11am, Shade in the afternoon, and then from about 5pm on they get the evening sun. They get water at least every other day, and are mulched well. So far they seem quite happy! Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Delphinium, Candle Delphinium, Larkspur (Delphinium elatum) 'Blue Bird.
Blue Bird Delphinium
December 4, 2023 Delightful delphiniums! The stalwart of many summer flower gardens, these showy perennials are grown for their long, colorful spikes in blue and other gorgeous hues. Flowering all summer, delphiniums are butterfly and hummingbird magnets, too! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for delphiniums. About Delphinium Flowers Delphinium Pacific Giants Blue Bird Plant Details: Scientific Name: Delphinium elatum Common Name: Larkspur Hardiness Zone: 3a - 8b Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C) Blooming Season: Summer Plant Habit: Upright Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant Water: Light
On June 19, 2020 25+ blue delphinium varieties Blue delphiniums are specific cultivars within the genus Delphinium that naturally produce blue flowers. These plants bloom in rare blue shades by absorbing specific light wavelengths, balancing acidity levels, and creating their own custom pigments. Delphinium is most often thought of as tall purple spikes of flowers. But they actually come in a wide variety of sizes and colors. Some can reach heights of 6 feet, whereas others stay low to the ground and reach only about 12 inches high. There are varieties that grow in pink, white, blue, and even red.
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Benary's Pacific Blue Bird Item no.: K2831 FastraX perennial: First year flowering without vernalizatio Rigorously tested for excellent flower and stem quality Excellent cut flower with long, impressive flower stems Long vase life Bookmark Recommend Print Crop Time Spring: 16 weeks Height 63 ″ / 160 cm Exposure Sun Seed Form Raw Seed Heat Zone 6-1 50 seeds $3.50 photo by George Crozier Delphinium 'Pacific Giant Blue Bird' is a gorgeous variety with medium blue flowers and contrasting white bees. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Delphinium 'Blue Bird' blooms in June with long-stemmed flowers that are excellent for cutting.
