Delphinium x 'Giant Imperial'

Larkspur

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Common Name:

Larkspur

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Giant Imperial') - Description

Tall, graceful, densely flowered spikes. Shades of blue, pink and white. Thrives in cool weather. Annual. Ht. 4ft. GARDEN HINTS: Blooms from late spring into summer when directly sown in the garden in early spring.

Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Giant Imperial') - Blooming

Many Delphiniums are blue, but they come in several colors including white, various shades of red, pink, lavender and purple.

Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Giant Imperial') - Growth

Delphiniums are perennial plants although they are sometimes treated like an annual or biennial. Delphinium does best in full sun.

Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Giant Imperial') - 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 'Giant Imperial') - 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 'Giant Imperial') - 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.