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Delphinium 'Delft Blue'



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Delphinium 'Delft Blue' del-FIN-ee-um Genus: Delphinium
Belonging to the Belladonna Group hybrids, this delphinium bears loose, branched spikes of intense blue flowers with soft white edges. It may rebloom if deadheaded. The cultivar name pays homage to the resemblance of the flower color to Delft pottery.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Uniquely patterned blue and white flowers.
 Care: Grow in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a sheltered site and provide support.
 Propagation: Take basal cuttings in early spring.
 Problems: Watch for powdery mildew in dry sites.
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 Moderate
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower
Style Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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