Delphinium x 'Kaleidoscope'
Larkspur
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Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Kaleidoscope') - Description
Colorful blend of various larkspurs yields an amazing show of blossom forms (single through very double) and colors: lavender, blue rose, pink and white. Mix includes Delphinium ajacis, D. ambigua, D. regalis and D. yunnanense. Heights range from 18-40". Burpee Exclusive. GARDEN HINTS: Grows best in full sun. Thrives in cool weather. Can be directly sown in the garden after last heavy frost.
Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Kaleidoscope') - Blooming
Many Delphiniums are blue, but they come in several colors including white, various shades of red, pink, lavender and purple.
Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Kaleidoscope') - Growth
Delphiniums are perennial plants although they are sometimes treated like an annual or biennial. Delphinium does best in full sun.
Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Kaleidoscope') - 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 'Kaleidoscope') - 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 'Kaleidoscope') - 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.
