Delphinium grandiflorum Hunky Dory™ 'Sky Blue'- Larkspur

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Larkspur, Delphinium
Scientific name: Delphinium grandiflorum Hunky Dory™ 'Sky Blue'
Flower color: Blue-purple
Mature height: 0.6–0.9 m
Mature width: 0.3–0.5 m
Habit: Upright, graceful and airy
Flowering period: Summer to early autumn
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Regular
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile, slightly alkaline
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Moderate
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Toxic if ingested

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✂️ Care

Water regularly to maintain moist but well-drained soil, especially during growth and flowering. Lightly stake stems if necessary to support the delicate flower clusters. Remove faded flowers as soon as they dry out to encourage prolonged and abundant blooming.

Lightly prune after the first flush of flowers to stimulate a second bloom in late summer. In autumn, cut stems back to the ground once they have completely died back to encourage vigorous regrowth the following spring.