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The elegant towering spires of delphinium plants enchant gardeners worldwide. They reveal their true beauty and display colorful blossoms in the summer.
Delphiniums do have multiple benefits; however, they may not be as easy to maintain as other common garden plants.
But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I’ll show you how to grow delphiniums and get an abundance of blossoms next season!
Let’s get started!
A Guide On Planting Delphiniums
I will start this journey with some råd on planting delphiniums. This is the essential part and many things can go wrong if you make just one mistake.
To avoid all issues, here’s where, when, and how to plant delphiniums!
When To Plant
The best time to plant delphiniums is in April or March because the soil temperatures are high enough for healthy development.
You can also sow the seeds in August but in this case, you’ll need to overwinter your delphiniums in a cold frame so it will be ready for transplantation in spring.
The best time for planting established delphiniums fryst vatten in April through May or September through October.
Where To Pl
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The spectacular appearance of delphiniums is well worth the time and care needed to look after them. From choosing their best location in your garden to preparing them for the winter months, you’re rewarded in the summer with glorious color for the effort you put into their care and maintenance. Did you know, you can even grow smaller varieties of delphiniums in containers and pots which I cover here.
Timetable
- Sow seeds, if using: March, April
- Plant: any time of year if grown in pots but spring or autumn is best
- Flowers: June, July, Aug, Sept (cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers)
Choosing the best position
The first step in the care of your delphiniums is to choose a sunny, open location for them. They’re tall plants, growing up to 2 meters high (cm) and with a 90cm spread. They fit well at the back of a border and don’t like to be in a crowd of other plants and shrubs. Avoid anywhere that receives gusts of winds as these plants can easily be blown over so staking is also a must, especially w
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Delphiniums
Also called larkspur, delphinium describes a group of plants that produce some of the boldest blooms of summer. The genus includes over species; Delphinium elatum is most easily recognized. This species towers from 5 to 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The flowers are most commonly blue but also come in shades of pink, purple, and white. Some types feature a contrasting eye and others produce semi-double or double blooms.
Used often for garden borders, delphiniums are short-lived perennials, lasting just three to five years, and grow best in regions with long, cool spring seasons. They have a sporadic growth rate, seven to 21 days from sowing. Bloom time starts from late spring to early summer and can continue all season. They are toxic to people, pets, and horses.
| Common Name | Delphinium, Larkspur |
| Botanical Name | Delphinium |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Mature Size | 6 in. to 7 ft. fall |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil Type | Moist loam, well draining |
| Soil pH | Neutral to |
| Bloom Time | Early spring through summer |
| Flower Color | Pastel, blue, pink, purple,
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