Description
1 GALLON POT
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature SizeHeight: 3′ – 5′Spread: 18″ – 2′
This plant is hardy in zones 3 – 7
Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
What is my hardiness zone?
NORTH BAY, ONTARIO ZONE 4
FEATURES
Aptly named, this Delphinium produces tall spires of frilly white flowers with black bees. The stems are very strong, holding up well in the landscape.
Attracts: BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists: DeerRabbits
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type: PerennialHeight Category: TallGarden Height: 36 – 60 Inches91cm – 1.5mSpacing: 18 – 24 Inches 46cm – 61cmSpread: 18 – 24 Inches 46cm – 61cmFlower Colors: WhiteFlower Shade: White ShadesFoliage Colors: GreenFoliage Shade: GreenHabit: UprightContainer Role: Thriller
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement: Part Sun to Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category: EasyBloom Time: Early SummerLate SummerEarly FallHardiness Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7bWater Category: AverageUses: Border PlantCut FlowerDried FlowerMass PlantingSpecimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:
Delphiniums thrive in the cooler climates of the north country, though they will grow as far south as zone 7. They 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. They are also heavy feeders.
PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS
