Delphinium
Family: Ranunculaceae
Plant type  | Perennial |
| Height | 3 to 4 feet |
| Spread | 18 to 24 inches |
| Habit | Upright |
| Foliage | |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Interests | Flowers |
| Uses | Borders |
| Skill level | Average |
| Maintenance | Moderate |
| Hardiness | 6 |
| Heat zone | |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry to moist |
| Soil type | Slightly acid to slightly lime |
| Soil fertility | Fertile |
| Water consumption | Moderate |
| Site | Sheltered to average |
| Flower colour | Blue, white |
| Flower season | Early summer to mid summer |
| Flower size | Medium |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Fruit colour | |
| Edible parts | |
| Harvest time | |
| Stems | |
| Features | |
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Delphiniums are border perennials renowned for their tall spikes of flowers in shades of blue and white.
Delphiniums require a fertile soil in full sun. Most varieties will need staking of their flower stems.
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