Product Description
grandiflorum 'Summer Blues' (30)ct FlatCommon Name: Delphinium-Dwarf, Siberian larkspur.
Zone: 3 to 7.
Full Sun to part shade.
Height: 10 to 12 inches tall, spread 12 inches.
Moderate growth, herbaceous perennial clump-forming plant.
The soft sky blue blooms puts on a spectacular flower show over the lacy leaves from early summer to fall. Dwarf, compact Delphinium forms a mound of well-branched foliage.
Delphiniums grow best in rich fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil, with a basic pH and protection from wind. Add lime to acidic soil and fertilize regularly, preferably with compost or manure. When planting, be sure to set the crown at or above soil level to avoid rot. Delphiniums can be grown in partial shade, though full sun may help to prevent powdery mildew.
These perennials tend to be short-lived and often start to lose their vigor after 2 to 3 years. Expect to replant them every few years or propagate new plants from basal cuttings of the original specimens.
Attributes: Border plants, Container, Cut flowers, Edging, Mass planting. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer and rabbit resistant
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.