Delphinium elatum - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Candle larkspur (Delphinium x elatum) is an upright perennial that forms purple, blue or white, cupped flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. Repeated flowering occurs from September to October with proper care. Its palmate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to a width of around 90 cm. The Candle larkspur is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Candle larkspur are dark green, palmate.

Frost hardiness
The Candle larkspur has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Candle larkspur sets beautiful accents together with: Peach-leaved bellflower, garden riding-grass, large-flowered daisy.

Tasks
- Fertilise: March - Pruning: In the period from July to August.

Care
- If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again. - If watering is less frequent but thorough and penetrating, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
Delphinium x elatum forms cupped, purple, blue and white flowers arranged in panicles from June. With the right care, re-flowering from September to October.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture