Delphinium elatum 'Pagan Purples' (30)ct Ellepots
Common Name: Delphinium-Hybrid Bee; Series Name: New Millennium Hybrids.
Zone: 3 to 7.
Full Sun to part shade.
Height: 4 to 5 feet tall, spread 18 to 24 inches.
Moderate growth, herbaceous perennial clump-forming plant.
Bold spires of very dark bluish-purple flowers with white or brown bees stand up to 6 feet tall, adding a dramatic presence to the landscape in early summer. Approximately 10% of these flowers will be either white or pale mauve and are often double flowered. Removing spent flower spikes will result in another round of blooms on secondary spikes in late summer and fall. However, its large, coarsly textured leaves make this plant attractive even when it's not in bloom.
A member of the New Millennium Hybrids these F1 hybrids have excellent form, strong stems, and a vigorous growth habit. They were selected for their improved tolerance of heat and humidity, while retaining their cold hardiness.
Delphiniums grow best in rich fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil, with a basic pH and protection from wind. Add lime to acidic soil and fertilize regularly, preferably with compost or manure. When planting, be sure to set the crown at or above soil level to avoid rot. Delphiniums can be grown in partial shade, though full sun may help to prevent powdery mildew.
Since their stems are hollow, taller varieties of Delphiniums should be staked to prevent damage from wind and rain. These new hybrids tend to be longer lived than their short-lived cousins but may be propagated from basal cuttings.
Attributes: Border plants, Cut and Dried flowers, Mass planting. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer and rabbit resistant |
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