Choose the right spot.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.
Enjoy! Watch after them as they grow, water and feed often, and once you begin to see buds, and then blooms, you'll know what all the buzz is about. These flowers are so exquisite, they put others to shame. The growth habit is a lot like hollyhocks, but comparing delphiniums to hollyhocks is like comparing a brand new Mercedes to a nice old Ford. If you're new to delphiniums, you're growing a spectacular "wall of flowers", unlike anything you've ever grown before.
Enjoy! Watch after them as they grow, water and feed often, and once you begin to see buds, and then blooms, you'll know what all the buzz is about. These flowers are so exquisite, they put others to shame.
More InformationSKU | AM015061 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Guardian Lavender Larkspur |
Botanical Name | Delphinium elatum Guardian Lavender |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Purple |
Flower Size | 6-12" flower plumes |
Mature Height | 30-40" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 18-24" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Early to mid summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Compact mound of green foliage. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Good For Cut Flowers |
Additional Information | Delphiniums can grow in warmer zones above 7 if protected from hot sunlight and have shaded soil. In zone 8, you can grow Delphiniums, but they will be short-lived. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Midwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Toxic to dogs, cats and horses. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |