Delphinium
elatum
Misty Mauves
Perennial Larkspur
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Tall 3-4' (Plant 18-24" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Early Summer to Late Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
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Zones:
3-8
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
Normal
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Flower Color / Accent:
Purple /
Lavender
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A full range of colors from purples to light mauve. Misty Mauves, from the New Millennium Series, is a New Zealand Hybrid bred for excellent form, strong stems and vigorous growth. Frilly double flowers with improved heat and humidity tolerance.
Features to Note:
- Deer Resistant
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Good for Dried Flowers
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Rabbit Resistant
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Delphinium are elegant and exquisite with colorful flower spikes that add a majestic touch to your garden. The taller varieties such as Giant Pacific Hybrids will require staking, others do not. A choice flower for the hardy border.
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. Allow some self seeding to ensure future generations.
