Oh, the delightful delphinium! The stalwart of many summer flower gardens, these showy perennials are grown for their long, colorful spikes in blue and other gorgeous hues. Flowering all summer, delphiniums are butterfly and hummingbird magnets, too! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for delphiniums. About Delphinium Flowers

2024年7月25日 · Delphinium flowers are small, star-like blooms that are clustered at the top of the plant's stalks, typically in rich shades of blue, purple, and pink as well as white. They smell light and sweet and are fairly subtle in comparison to other flowers' scents.

Traditionally delphinium delivers gardening's most elusive hue — true blue — but it also unfurls a range of flower colors, including purple, white, pink, lavender and lovely bicolor blends. Bring hummingbirds to your garden with these 22 flowers — including Delphinium.

Flowers of most species have five spreading sepals and four petals (e.g. Delphinium nuttallianum). The leaves are deeply lobed with three to seven toothed, pointed lobes in a palmate shape.

Delphiniums bring unrivaled height and color to summer gardens with their showy spikes of vibrant flowers. The most common colors are shades of blue or purple, but there are others available. They bloom with single, semi-double or double flowers, also called florets. Delphiniums can be high-maintenance, needing just the right conditions.

2025年3月26日 · Most commonly grown for their beautiful, tall spires of blue blooms, delphiniums are frequently found in perennial gardens. These elegant plants add a strong vertical element. Because some varieties can grow up to 7 feet tall, plant them at the back of a garden border. Delphiniums are sought after and planted for their blue flowers.

2022年12月10日 · Delphinium is a striking flowering perennial with spikes of stunning small flowers in blue, deep indigo, violent, pink, and white. However, these flowers require a lot of work. If you’re prepared to put in the time, click here to learn about growing delphiniums from seed.

2024年9月16日 · Delphiniums are towering columns of bright blooms that can reliably add a dose of drama to any landscape. They're often found in classic English cottage gardens, and their distinctive blooms are great additions to cutting gardens across the U.S. as well.

2023年12月21日 · Delphiniums are legendary perennial plants that make excellent borders and cut flowers. Because of their alluring spikes and height, they suit well in cottage gardens or gardens with a free design. They can be planted in groupings or mass plantings.

Want to grow dazzling columns of color? Plant delphiniums in your flower beds. These beauties come in shades of pink, purple, blue, and white. Some boast delicate blossoms while others resemble snazzy flamenco skirts. Discover 19 of the best varieties, from tiny Grandiflorums to enormous Pacific Giants. Read more now.