Delphinium x 'Fantasia Mixed Colors'
Larkspur
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Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Fantasia Mixed Colors') - Description
Semi-dwarf plants produce 15" main spikes with many smaller 10" side branches. Colorful flower spikes of white, lavender and blue shades, all accented with white bees, cover the flower stems. Grow in soil that is fertile and cool. Further south, treat as hardy annuals.
Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Fantasia Mixed Colors') - Blooming
Many Delphiniums are blue, but they come in several colors including white, various shades of red, pink, lavender and purple.
Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Fantasia Mixed Colors') - Growth
Delphiniums are perennial plants although they are sometimes treated like an annual or biennial. Delphinium does best in full sun.
Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Fantasia Mixed Colors') - Planting
In areas that have mild winters, sow Delphinium seeds in flats or pots in the summer. Transplanted plants should be planted in early fall for spring and summer flowering.
Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Fantasia Mixed Colors') - Pest
Slugs, snails, and cyclamen mites. Other problems include Southern blight, powdery mildew, bacterial and fungal spots, crown and root rot, gray mold, white rot, rust, damping off, white smut, and leaf smut.
Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Fantasia Mixed Colors') - Soil and irrigation
Plants need rich soil. Poor soil should be amended with soil conditioners, such as lime for strongly acidic soils. It is important not to cover the root crowns with soil.
