Delphinium elatum 'Blue Fountains'
Blue Fountain Delphinium
Description
This perennial will grow 3-6' tall and produces blue, pink, purple, and white blooms. It will do well in partial shade to full sun and moist soil.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.