In Mike's garden
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Delphiniums
Delphinium
Bed W2 In Mike's garden
Tall, dramatic perennials with towering spikes of densely packed flowers (often blue) in early-to-mid summer; need staking and shelter from wind.
This planting · Bed W2
In this garden
| Bloom timing | Tall spikes of densely packed flowers (blue, purple, white, pink) in early-to-mid summer. |
| Sun | Part sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
About delphiniums
General information about the species — not specific to this planting.
At a glance
Sun
full sun (6+ hrs); light afternoon shade in hot climates
Water
moderate
Mature size
3-6 ft × 1-2 ft
Bloom
Tall spikes of densely packed flowers (blue, purple, white, pink) in early-to-mid summer.
Pruning
Stake the tall spikes. Cut spent flower stalks after bloom to encourage a possible second flush; cut back in fall.