A deciduous, herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 1.7m in height when in flower. It forms an even mound of green, lobed leaves and stately flower stems of true to pale blue flowers with small fluffy white centres, in summer
0.5-1 metres
1.5-2.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Will grow well in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season. Set crown above soil. It will need shelter from strong winds; staking may be necessary. See staking perennials and delphinium cultivation for further advice
Propagate by basal cuttings in early spring
Deadhead spent flower spikes back to fresh flowering side shoots and cut back to ground level in late autumn.
May be susceptible to aphids, earwigs, delphinium leaf miner, delphinium moth caterpillars, slugs, snails and caterpillars
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, delphinium black blotch, crown rot and viruses