Note: This is an archive page preserved for informational use. Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.
Satiny lavender mauve flowers with white bees bloom on impressive pyramid-shaped stalks to create stunning color and drama in the early summer garden.
A compact mound of deeply-cut foliage forms a base around the elegant and exquisite flower spikes. Delphiniums make exceptional cut flowers and will attract hummingbirds. We offer varieties bred for their looks and durability.
Minus icon Plant Type Perennials
Minus icon Height Tall 4-6'
Minus icon Spacing Plant 18-24" apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer
Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Minus icon Growing Zones 3-8
Minus icon Soil Type Normal
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Delphinium cultorum 'Astolat'
Delphinium are elegant and exquisite with colorful flower spikes that add a majestic touch to your garden. A choice flower for the hardy border.
As with most delphiniums, a moist, rich soil is needed and regular feeding and watering are recommended. This tall variety usually requires staking. Lanky or bent stems can be cut back by one half to force new growth at the base. Cut off most faded flowers so they do not exhaust themselves in seed production. Allow some self seeding to ensure future generations.
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!
We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
