are delphinium perennial
Answer: Well-grown delphiniums are an impressive sight that inspires onlookers to want them for their own gardens. These are classic perennials upon which much breeding work has been done, producing options for every position in the border. But they are not low-maintenance plants. Delphinium 'Guardian Blue'. Spikes of double, bright blue flowers atop strong stems are excellent for cutting and emerge from the mounding clumps of deeply lobed foliage. A superb specimen towards the rear of a perennial border. Photo credit: Doreen Wynja. White Flower Farm is a family-owned mail-order nursery located in northwestern Connecticut. Since 1950 we have been providing a wide range of perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, vines, amaryllis, gardening tools & supplies, and gifts for gardeners. We also offer gardening advice and how-to information to gardeners throughout the United States. There are three basic delphinium groups to choose from: 1  the D. elatum hybrids, which have the showiest, tallest flower spikes, 5 to 6 feet tall and packed with bloom. These are great for the back of the border. Zones 4–7.  the Pacific hybrids, which are similar to the Elatums but usually about 2 feet shorter. Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: There are both annual and perennial members of this tall and showy, flower family. With many vanities in this family, Delphinium range in size from about one foot to several feet. ****Caution: All parts of Delphinium are poisonous and could be fatal. Delphiniums are beautiful perennial plants, very hardy and reliable - I've had both light blue and dark blue varieties for a number of years. If well tended and fed properly, they will grow taller and fill out each year, so you can split them and plant up the division elsewhere. Delphinium - Perennial Larkspur Plants. Delphinium yield elegant and exquisite, colorful flower spikes that add a majestic touch to your garden. Taller varieties such as Giant Pacific Hybrid Delphiniums will require staking, while shorter types will be fine without any additional help. Perennial Larkspur plants make exceptional cut flowers and will attract hummingbirds. Shop our selection of Delphinium plants below. Delphinium is a genus of about 300 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. All members of the Delphinium genus are toxic to humans and livestock. The common name larkspur is shared between perennial Delphinium species and annual species of the genus Consolida. Molecular data show that Consolida, as well as another segregate genus, Aconitella, are both embedded in Delphinium. Delphinium grandiflorum Blue Butterfly is a choice flower for the hardy border, noted for its multitude of blossoms. More open in form than Giant Pacific Hybrids with clouds of rich blue flowers displayed on broad, lustrous flower spikes in midsummer. Plants are compact and bushy, only 12-18 in bloom. Our Delphinium are bred for their looks and durability. No staking is necessary. Delphinium Plant Care: As with most delphiniums, a moist, rich soil is needed and regular feeding and watering are recommended. Lanky or bent stems can be cut back by one half to force new growth at the base. As with Digitalis and Lupines, cut off most faded flowers so they do not exhaust themselves in seed production. Delphinium 'Guardian Blue'. Contact your local store to check availability. Spikes of double, bright blue flowers atop strong stems are excellent for cutting and emerge from the mounding clumps of deeply lobed foliage. A superb specimen towards the rear of a perennial border. Photo credit: Doreen Wynja.
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