Delphinium Grandiflorum

If sown early, blooms first year from early summer till frost. Immense, graceful light to medium blue spikes with white "bees". Treat as hardy annuals farther north. Perennial in zones 3-7.

Colorful flower spikes of white, lavender and blue shades, all accented with white "bees", that cover the flower stems. Perennial in USDA Zones 3-7; farther north, treat as hardy annuals.

Delphiniums come in a range of shades. Provide afternoon shade, especially when planted in hotter zones.An important aspect of caring for the thought to be difficult delphinium isin early summer.

Exercise extreme caution around children and pets. Feed with a balanced fertilizer.Well-drained, fertile, slightly alkaline soil with plenty of organic matter. 11,600 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.All parts of this plant are poisonous, including the seeds.

White and dark bees on cherry, lilac, lavender, dark blue, sky blue, and white. Grow seedlings at 50-55°F (18-21°C) in the greenhouse or cold frames. Perennial in Zones 3-7. The purchaser assumes all liability relating to the use of this product.Transplant...

These may include:If using stakes or plant rings for support, planting medium height perennials as delphinium companion plants can help hide the unsightly stakes and supports. Using other tall border plants as delphinium plant companions can help shelter...

Usesuch as bark, straw, pine needles, dry grass or chopped leaves. Don't water with a sprinkler; get in there with a hose and let it trickle until the roots are thoroughly saturated.It's important that the ground is damp going into winter so the roots...

This Mediterranean annual produces spires of pink, blue, lavender, rose and white flowers. Rocket Larkspur is a great cut flower and can be used in the wildlife garden to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Other uses cited were anti-parasitics (especially lice), as a cure for asthma and dropsy, and as a preventative for eye disease. No other blue quite measures up to the almost iridescent hues of delphiniums commanding the highest post in the garden.

Some plants are perfect choices for forgotten areas in the landscape. Two plants which are perfect for the neglectful gardener. Wherever you decide to plant these flowers, I am certain they will bring many smiles to those who pass by.

Excellent cutting flower. A compact flower that stand without any staking. Offers good performance and unusual, dramatic effect as a bedding plant.

It is long-lived and trouble-free, with unusual white colored three-petal flowers. After pollination the flowers begin to change color from white to shades of pink. Snowy White trillium is simple and graceful--one of the most familiar and beloved of the...

When to Set Outside Early spring, when there is still the chance for a light frost, or in early autumn, especially in hot climates. Seeds: Each flower will turn into a seed follicle on the raceme, containing wrinkled, black, triangular-shaped seeds.

Deer resistant. Easy to grow and quick to increase in number. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Long flower spikes grow 3-5 ft.

More vigorous than the double form, this jasmine grows quickly and has a strong resilient root system. Poet's Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum) The rich, sweet fragrance which emanates from the 1" single blooms will intoxicate the senses and delight one's...

'Cliveden Beauty' is a similar named heirloom that carries graceful sprays of sky-blue spikes in early summer. Soil pH: Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline; if soil is very acidic, add a bit of lime before planting.

'Cliveden Beauty' is a similar named heirloom that carries graceful sprays of sky-blue spikes in early summer. Soil pH: Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline; if soil is very acidic, add a bit of lime before planting.

The main flowering stem is erect. * All parts of these plants are considered toxic to humans, causing severe digestive discomfort if ingested, and also skin irritation. * The leaves are deeply lobed with 3 to 7 toothed, pointed lobes in a palmate shape.

Makes a great choice for the sunny garden or containers. Winner of Europe's Fleuroselect Award for garden performance, this compact variety produces vivid violet blue flowers with a pure white center from late spring into summer.

Listed in a 1923 American native plants nursery list.When to Set Outside Early spring, when there is still the chance for a light frost, or in early autumn, especially in hot climates.

Soil pH: Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline; if soil is very acidic, add a bit of lime before planting. Fertilizer: Mix in 2-4” of compost prior to planting.Top-dress existing plantings with a ½” layer of compost every spring.

The main flowering stem is erect. * All parts of these plants are considered toxic to humans, causing severe digestive discomfort if ingested, and also skin irritation. * The leaves are deeply lobed with 3 to 7 toothed, pointed lobes in a palmate shape.

This one is outstanding! The English hybrid type of delphiniums are bred by Dowdeswell's Delphiniums in New Zealand and are hand crossed to produce the highest quality seed. They were selected for their improved tolerance of heat and humidity, while retaining...

Tall - an elegant edging plant along the sunniest side walks. Dozens of deep blue flowers bloom from early to mid-summer. Heat resistant. Grows just 14 in.

Field grown plants. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Just think of the beautiful bouquets these blooms will make. For a rain garden. The Blue Butterfly Delphinium needs no staking and is said to be deer resistant.

Some have contrasting central bees and others are solid in color. This new series will be sold in single color strains in future years. They can be grown near the front to middle of the border and work better in windy sites than taller varieties.

Though it is short-lived, it is worth using as edging, a bedding plant, or in containers combined with brightly colored annuals. Totally unlike the tall, spiky Delphinium cultivars, this little beauty stands at a height of 10"-12" and forms compact mounds...