Hybrid Larkspur, Delphinium 'Ambrose Woods' (Delphinium x hybrida
Looks Tall flower spikes are packed with single or double flowers, in shades of blue, purple, dusky pink, red and white. Flowers emerge from clumps of long stalked, divided green leaves. Likes Free-draining soil in an open, sunny site with shelter from strong winds (which can blow down their tall flower spikes) is perfect for delphiniums. Published: Monday, 20 June 2022 at 8:00 am Subscribe today. Pay £12 for 6 issues and receive our 2024 year planner and free seeds All you need to know about growing delphiniums, in this detailed Grow Guide. Nothing quite beats the drama of delphinium flowers. In June and July, they produce towering flower spikes that can reach over 2m tall. 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 'Pagan Purples' 'Pagan Purples' is an upright herbaceous perennial 1.2-1.5m high with strong stems, divided green leaves and semi-double, very deep purple-blue flowers with black centres in early summer; delphiniums may be visited by bumblebees, especially long-tongued bumblebees Synonyms Delphinium 'New Millennium Pagan Purple'
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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. Some types feature a contrasting eye and others produce semi-double or double blooms. The 'Black Knight' cultivar sports semi-double, dark purple flowers on stems that can be as much as 6 feet tall. 'Black Knight' is a plant to grow when a mousy little wallflower of a plant just won't do. Like other delphiniums, 'Black Knight' is usually planted as a potted nursery specimen in spring. Delphinium staphisagria was widely grown to ward off lice, but by the seventeenth century, D. consolida (syn. Consolida regalis) was planted as an ornamental and cut flower. There are around 300 species of delphinium, native to the Northern Hemisphere, with most hailing from Asia and around ten per cent growing wild in Europe. Delphinium plants require 6 to 8 hours of sun a day, and gentle morning and early afternoon sun is preferred. The roots need cool, moist shade. Bloom Time: Summer (June - July) Color: Delphiniums bloom in a wide array of colors including true blues, purple, lavender, pink, scarlet, white, and rarely yellow.
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All 63 results here Alphabetical list of all 4,000+ perennials hereThe AURORA series of Delphinium offers excellent uniformity and hybrid vigor with flowers tightly packed on sturdy stems. They form stately spires of flowers in early summer, over a mound of deeply-cut green leaves. Delphinium Care Tips. To keep your delphiniums looking fantastic for as long as possible, start with a clean vase - we recommend a high sided vase so that it can support the blooms. Now fill it with clean water. Take each flower and, with a sharp pair of scissors, cut off about 3cm from the bottom of the stem at an angle.
Most delphiniums are in the blue and purple range, but they can also be found in pinks and reds. There are some stunning coral-colored varieties and rare yellow ones. These plants have attractive foliage in a pleasing green, with palm-shaped leaves like a fern. Delphinium plants and seeds are toxic. The dark blue is really striking, and the ferny foliage is a great texture contrast to soften the landscape. 'King Arthur'. This is a tall variety of delphinium that blooms in dark purple flowers with white centers. Scientific Name: Delphinium 'King Arthur'. Plant Type: Perennial. Plant Size: 4-6 feet. 
