Delphinium - Larkspur

The majestic delphiniums, with their tall, spire-like flowers, in blue, purple, lilac, pink, and white, have long been important access plants to the formal garden.  The new hybrids have made delphiniums even more desirable, and though they may need more care than many other plants, they are worth the trouble.  Delphiniums like a sunny location, but don't mind a little light afternoon shade and need rich garden soil with a little lime.  Most will need to be staked or grown against a fence or wall to help support them.  Each year we order more Delphiniums, and each year we sell out early, so don't wait on this one!

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Common Name: 'Larkspur'
Botanical Name : Delphinium grandiflorum  'Blue Mirror'     Sorry, Sold Out for 2008

While other Delphiniums are majestic, 'Blue Mirror' is beguiling with its more compact form, its densly held, deep cut foliage and its masses of metallic, deep blue flowers that cover the plant from late May through June. 'Blue Mirror' is more forgiving to grow with no staking needed and. its powerful flower color, really makes a statement.

Matures 18-24" tall and wide.            Hardy to Zone 3    

Common Name: 'Larkspur'
Botanical Name : Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Lavender'

'Guardian Lavender', like all the Guardian selections, bursts into bloom with extreme uniformity and weeks ahead of other open pollinated Delphiniums. While its stems seem narrow, don't be fooled since these thinner, yet stronger stems tolerate handling and tougher garden conditions with much less stem breakage ab=nd support than other seemingly stronger Delphiniums. 'Guardian Lavender' will fill your garden with stately spires of double, light lavender blooms brushed with sky blue from late May through early June. They'll look great towards the rear of the perennial garden and will be excellent cut flowers for your home. This breakthrough plant perfroms best when provided full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil/

Matures 30-40" tall x 24-36" wide.       Hardy to Zone 4    

Common Name: 'Larkspur'
Botanical Name : Delphinium   'Magic Dark Blue'

'Magic Dark Blue' is a dramatic Delphinium with dark blue flowers accented with a white bee. 2' tall. Traditional, old-fashioned Delphiniums are much loved by the new gardener and the connoisseur alike. Their spires of brilliant blooms are also frequently visited by hummingbirds. A great cut flower. Delphiniums are best grown in full sun, in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. During the blooming period fertilize regularly with a good perennial food to help feed and maintain the plant. Delphiniums will generally begin to bloom in early summer and may continue for up to 4 weeks. If they are cut back after flowering they may bloom again later in the summer.

Matures 30-36" tall x 18-24" wide.         Hardy to Zone 2    

Common Name: 'Larkspur'
Botanical Name : Delphinium   'Summer Blues'

If you go looking for this plant amongst the giant size plants you usually associate with this genus, you'll be disappointed. But, that might be the only think that disappoints about this dense, compact grower that forms a tight mound loaded with deeply cut, deep green foliage. Starting in early June, the flower show that continues all summer long will have you shaking your head in wonder as soft, sky blue spurred flowers just keep on coming offset perfectly by its nearly lacy foliage. Use 'Summer Blues' in a moist, well-drained, sunny spot and use it in groups or as an edging plant that keeps the color ramped up for so long. It even looks sweet in mixed containers, holding its own against brassy annuals with constant bloom.

Matures 10-12" tall x 10-12" wide. Hardy to Zone 3    

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