Delphinium elatum 'Blue Lace'
Larkspur
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Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Blue Lace') - Description
Delphinium elatum 'Blue Lace' is adorned with elegant spires of true sky blue flowers with lavender-pink accents in early summer. This New Zealand Hybrid Delphinium boasts strong stiff stems that rarely require staking. Excellent rebloom in late summer and fall if spent flowers are removed. The large, deeply incised leaves are deer and rabbit resistant!
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Blue Lace') - Blooming
Many Delphiniums are blue, but they come in several colors including white, various shades of red, pink, lavender and purple.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Blue Lace') - Growth
Delphiniums are perennial plants although they are sometimes treated like an annual or biennial. Delphinium does best in full sun.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Blue Lace') - Planting
Delphiniums thrive in the cooler climates of the north country, though they will grow as far south as zone 7. Delphiniums can be grown in full sun or partial shade, though full sun may help to prevent powdery mildew. When planting, be sure to set the crown at or above soil level to avoid rot. Since their stems are hollow, taller varieties of Delphiniums should be staked to prevent damage from wind and rain.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Blue Lace') - 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 elatum 'Blue Lace') - Soil and irrigation
Hybrid Bee Delphiniums grow best in rich, well-drained soil with a basic pH. If your soil is naturally acidic, adding lime will help to provide these conditions.
