Blue Delphinium produces tall dark blue, purple spike blossoms. Part of the Guardian series which were bred for uniform flowers and early blossoms. These re-bloomers will bloom in early to mid-summer and continue if the growing season is long enough and they have been trimmed back in time to grow again. Plant in the back of the garden and stake if not protected from the wind for best results. Guardian Blue Delphinium makes an excellent cutting flower because of their thick stems and are deer resistant. Dislikes the heat and humidity of the deep South, but has better heat tolerance than many of the delphinium hybrids. Appreciates some afternoon shade.
Growth Habit: 30-40in" tall′ x 18-24in" wide
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Environment Needs: Part Shade, protect from sun and heat.
Growth Rate: moderate
Maintenance: This is important. These plants need excellent well-drained soil, rich in humus. And maybe even more important, they need some protection from the wind and rain. Blowing wind and rain can ruin them, just when you're expecting the big bloom. Don't let that happen. Choose some spot with something behind them--a wall, a tall strong plant, something.
Blue Delphinium produces tall dark blue, purple spike blossoms. Part of the Guardian series which were bred for uniform flowers and early blossoms. These re-bloomers will bloom in early to mid-summer and continue if the growing season is long enough and they have been trimmed back in time to grow again. Plant in the back of the garden and stake if not protected from the wind for best results. Guardian Blue Delphinium makes an excellent cutting flower because of their thick stems and are deer resistant. Dislikes the heat and humidity of the deep South, but has better heat tolerance than many of the delphinium hybrids. Appreciates some afternoon shade.
Growth Habit: 30-40in" tall′ x 18-24in" wide
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Environment Needs: Part Shade, protect from sun and heat.
Growth Rate: moderate
Maintenance: This is important. These plants need excellent well-drained soil, rich in humus. And maybe even more important, they need some protection from the wind and rain. Blowing wind and rain can ruin them, just when you're expecting the big bloom. Don't let that happen. Choose some spot with something behind them--a wall, a tall strong plant, something.
