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Delphinium 'Bluebird'

Delphinium 'Blue Bird' Photo/Illustration: Jerry Pavia

(Based on 3 user reviews)

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Delphinium 'Bluebird' del-FIN-ee-um Genus: Delphinium
'Blue Bird' is a Pacific Hybrid delphinium grown as an annual or biennial. Its mid-blue flowers have white centers. The flowers are large but short-lived and bloom on tall stems from early summer to midsummer. Grow at the back of a border or in the middle of an island bed. There is nothing quite like delphiniums in the garden.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Large blue flowers with white centers on tall stems. All parts are toxic if ingested and foliage may irriate skin.
 Care: Grow in a sheltered area in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support. Thin shoots for the best flower show. Deadhead regularly.
 Propagation: Start seed indoors in early spring at 55° F.
 Problems: Slugs, snails, and cyclamen mites are fairly common. Other problems can include powdery mildew, Southern blight, bacterial and fungal spots, gray mold, rots, rust, smuts, and damping off.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance High
Tolerance Deer Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Hummingbirds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Annuals,Perennials

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