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Bring color and vibrancy to your garden by planting a few delphiniums this coming season. These magnificent flowers come in a variety of astounding colors, from barrages of brilliant blue to passionate pink flares. The long flower chains from the plants make them a focal point in the garden, with spectacular blooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delphiniums finish in different heights and colors, attracting wildlife and insects, such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to the yard. The pleasant bouquet of the flowers in the height of midsummer is a seasonal calling card in many warm regions across America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase your delphiniums in packs and mix and match your varieties to give your garden and an eye-pleasing dose of color. It\u2019s vital to remember to \u201charden\u201d your delphiniums before transplantation, to ensure they root properly. However, once the roots take, delphiniums are easy to transplant and maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are our top 15 delphinium varieties to plant in your garden.
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1.    Delphinium Bellamosum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bellamosum features a graceful appearance with eye-catching deep blue colored flowers. This visually striking delphinium suits beginner gardeners for its hardy nature. The plant adapts well to most climate situations, blooming during the midsummer months of the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bellamosum is a favorite among novice and professional landscapers for its ability to thrive in challenging conditions. This flower grows well in both pots and flower beds, with the strong stems reaching heights of up to 3-feet before blooming into a spectacular array of flower clusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bellamosum doesn\u2019t spiral the way most other delphiniums do; they prefer to flower in a vertical arrangement, with the branches draping like a waterfall before bursting into fragrant color. This species is typically the first delphinium to bloom during the initial days of summer, and you can expect the flowers to repeat during the length of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best grown in zones 3 to 7, the Bellamosum enjoys both sunshine and the shade. We recommend you plant them in an area that receives morning sun and shade in the afternoon.
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2.    Pacific Giant Galahad Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This delphinium variety garners its name from Sir Galahad, an Arthurian legend, and a knight of the Round Table. Legend has it Sir Galahad was one of the few to achieve the Holy Grail. Breeders of this beautiful flower kept the theme of purity and longevity in mind when creating stunning white flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pacific Giant Galahad enjoys an area in the garden that receives both sun and shade, with the morning sun offering the best conditions for growth. This giant species grows to heights of 4 to 5-feet tall, with the white flowers complimenting the colors of other flowers in your garden. Plant this delphinium in pots or flower beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pacific Giant Galahad grows well in warmer parts of the country with zone 3 to 7 providing ideal conditions. Expect the plants to flower in early to mid-summer, with their potent fragrance attracting the attention of bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Due to the height of this flower, make sure you plant them behind any smaller shrubs in the garden.
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3.    Pacific Giant Blue Jay Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This selection is common throughout the hot, humid regions of North and Central America. Fortunately, thanks to its popularity among gardeners and landscapers, it\u2019s found its way across to the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf States as well. The Blue Jay now features in gardens across Miami and Texas, as well as other warm inland climates throughout the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This variety blooms pale-blue flowers that increase in color intensity to a near-black center. The Giant Blue Jay has a firm, hardy stem that grows to a height of up to 4-feet before blooming. Advanced gardeners know that removing the faded spikes on the stem encourages further bouts of blooming throughout the mid to late summer season and into as late as early fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Giant Blue Jay enjoys a sunny part of the garden with little shade and grows in well-drained soil with no need for additional nutrients throughout the season.
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4.    Pacific Giant Blue Bird Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cBlue Bird\u2019’ is a hybrid Pacific delphinium. Gardeners grow it as a biennial or annual due to the many stages of flowering during the summer season. This species is renowned among delphinium-lovers for its true-blue flower that turns white in the center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pacific Blue Birds are another \u201cgiant delphinium,\u201d that soars up to heights of 5-feet, before bursting into multiple rounds of gorgeous, fragrant flowers. You\u2019ll need to \u201cdeadhead\u201d the stems when the blooms spoil to encourage new growth and further flowering rounds. Plant them in a sheltered, well-drained flower bed that receives good sunlight throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blue Bird is a relatively high maintenance delphinium. This type is prone to bouts of slug, snail, and cyclamen infestations, so keep an eye on the underside of the leaves and remove any dead plant mater regularly. Powdery mildew is also something to be concerned with and requires immediate mold treatment.
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5.    Royal Aspirations Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bred in New Zealand, the New Millennium series of delphinium offer marvelous rich shades of color, fast flowering times, and multiple flower points during a season. This delphinium variety produces tall plants with spiraling flowers in colors ranging from navy blue to deep sapphire, with a white bee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leaves of the Royal Aspirations form bushy bundles with hardy characteristics. This variety produces heavy flowers, so it\u2019s best to stake the stems before flowering begins. This species reaches up to 3-feet in height with deeply-cut leaves. Gardeners must remember to remove dead flowers from the stem to encourage repeat flowering in the early fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Royal Aspiration is a biennial or perennial variety, with most plants lasting between 2 to 3-years. During the midsummer months, keep your eye on the leaves for signs of powdery mildew. Cut back the foliage and spray with a fungicide to prevent mildew outbreaks. Like most delphinium, the Royal Aspirations enjoys morning sun and afternoon shade.
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6.    New Millennium Mini Stars Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Formerly named \u201cDwarf stars,\u201d the \u201cMini star\u201d delphinium is another variety from the New Millennium, series. The Dowdeswell\u2019s bred the Mini stars to have the same hardy features and characteristics of the New Millennium series while incorporating a shorter stem that\u2019s easier for gardeners to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mini Stars grows its stem to about half the standard size of other delphinium species. The plant also features a stocky stem that doesn\u2019t require staking. This variety is breathtaking to behold during the flowering season. Flowers burst into shades of purple, pastel, mauve, and pink \u2013 with repeated flowering sessions during the summer season if gardeners remove the dead spikes from the stem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This breed fares well in hot and humid conditions, and they\u2019re one of the first delphiniums to start blooming in early summer. Plant or pot them in an area of the yard that receives ample sunshine during the early hours of the day, and shade in the afternoon.
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7.    Pagan Purple Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cPagan purple,\u201d is another New Zealand variety bred by Dowdeswell’s Delphiniums, the creators of the \u201cNew Millennium\u201d range. This plant features beautiful spires of dark-blue and purple flowers with white or brown bees. The Pagan purple often produces double sets of frilly-edged flowers, with around 10-percent of them turning pale mauve or white in color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This flower is a centerpiece for flowerbeds and grows up to 6-feet tall. Due to the weight of the flowers, it’s recommended to stake the stems to prevent them from snapping and falling over in strong winds. We like the look of the Pagan Purple delphinium, even when it\u2019s not flowering, the coarsely textured leaves bring added visual texture to the plant during the growing season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This F1 hybrid of English and New Zealand genetics grows readily in both warm and cold climates. The Pagan Purple enjoys sunny areas of the garden. The hardy nature of the plant makes them deer and rabbit resistant.
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8.    Cobalt Dreams Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This new breed on offer from Terry Dowdeswell’s Delphiniums in New Zealand produces tall stems with stunning spires of cobalt-blue flowers featuring a white bee. The florets have a uniform color throughout and provide a stunning display of vibrant color when planted en masse in your garden. This species flowers from early summer to early fall, if the gardener removes all dead spikes between flowering cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This F1 cross-strain of delphinium offers vigorous plant growth, multiple flowering stages, and strong, hardy stems resistant to wind. As a result, the flowers of the Cobalt-blue have an almost clone-like appearance in their uniformity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The specialist breeding creates a delphinium that thrives in hot, humid environments while maintaining hardiness in the colder months as the summer season starts to turn. The thick stem reaches up to 4-feet tall, and adequately supports the weight of the large flowers. Plant your cobalt blue in a sunny area of your garden that receives afternoon shade.
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9.    Magic Fountain Pure White Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cMagic fountain pure white\u201d delphinium is a medium-sized variety that grows up to 4-feet tall. This breed is a shorter variety of \u201cLarkspur.\u201d Featuring sturdy, but elegant, flower spikes spaced apart on the stem, the Magic fountain pure white produces brilliant-white flowers with a dark bee. It\u2019s typical for the Magic fountain pure white to produce double florets on many nodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Magic fountain pure white blooms from early summer to early fall, with multiple rounds of flowers. The stocky stem ensures the plant can support the weight of its flowers, even in heavy winds. This delphinium is remarkably fragrant, and you can expect hummingbirds and bees to pay close attention to the flowers during the peak of their bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plant your Magic fountain in a sunny area of the garden that receives some afternoon shade. The Magic Fountain series is well-conditioned to survive hot and humid climates, as well as the colder months of the year.
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10.    Magic Fountain Sky Blue Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cMagic Fountain\u201d series of delphinium is well-known for their cascading spires of over-lapping florets. The \u201cSky-blue\u201d variety is no exception, producing breathtaking flowers throughout the summer season and early fall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sturdy and robust stem supports multiple rounds of sky-blue flowers that sometimes turn pink or darker blue in color depending on the climate in which they grow. The white bee makes the flowers stand out and accentuates their satiny finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This hardy species is an excellent choice for beginner gardeners. Plant your Sky-blue Magic Fountain in a sunny area of the yard which receives shade during the afternoon. Make sure the soil drains well, and you fertilize with nitrogen and magnesium before the flowering season begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sky-blue grows to heights of between 3 and 4-feet tall. Unfortunately, this breed is sensitive to powdery mildew and requires inspection at least once a week during the mid-summer months to prevent fungal outbreaks.
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11.    Summer Nights Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This low-growing perennial species features sprays of midnight blue florets with a satiny finish and a dark blue bee in the center. The \u201cSummer Nights\u201d delphinium blooms for weeks during the early to late summer months. The \u201cdelphinium Grandiflora,\u201d is a \u201cdwarf\u201d selection that reaches up to 2-feet in height before bursting into bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cSummer Series\u201d of delphinium all come with dwarf stems and profuse branches featuring luscious green leaves. This hybrid variety flowers earlier than most delphinium species, and you can expect them to be among the first flowers to bloom in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Summer nights are an excellent choice for pots, rock gardens, edging, or as a bedding flower. The plants are tolerant of heat and humidity, making them an ideal choice for homes along the coastline. The Summer nights prefers areas of the garden that experience full sun throughout the day. After flowering finishes, cut back the stem to the base for overwintering.
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12.    Guardian Blue Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cGuardian blue\u201d delphinium is best known for its rapid growth in the greenhouse, where crops can turnaround 6-weeks faster than traditional outdoor planting. However, this species does do well in the garden and thrives in hot and humid conditions where moist delphiniums fail. Plant your Guardian blue in an area of the yard that receives morning sun and shade in the afternoon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Guardian blue boasts dark, royal blue flowers with a tinge of lilac purple in the florets and a white bee. This perennial species lasts for two or three seasons, and you can expect regrowth of the stem and flowering during the first few weeks of summer. Deadheading the stem ensures further flowering sessions throughout the season. This variety will double-up on flowers for an overlapping effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Guardian blue is another shorter variety of delphinium, and you shouldn\u2019t have to stake the stems, even though they become somewhat top-heavy during flowering.
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13.    Dark Blue White Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This new breed of delphinium features dark blue florets and white bees. As another dwarf species, this plant reaches a maximum height of between one and two feet before blooming. The hardy nature of this perennial flower means you can cut it back after flowering for overwintering during the colder months of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This delphinium bursts into color during the early summer months, with the flower clusters doubling up to form a magnificent and eye-catching arrangement. The flowers tend to be somewhat larger than other delphinium species, making them an ideal plant for displays. Plant them in rows or as singles. This breed deserves the best placement in your garden and enjoys areas with full sun all day long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This breed has a sturdy stem, but it\u2019s recommended to plant them in an area of the garden that has shelter from high winds that may bend the stems when the florets are in full bloom.
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14.    Light-Blue White Delphinium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cDelphinia\u201d dwarf series of delphinium feature exciting new colors. The short and stocky stems only reach heights of 18 to 20-inches before blooming. The florets on this Delphinia double up during the flowering stage and turn a light-blue color with a white bee. These plants require no staking due to their dwarf genetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plant these Delphinia in rows or as singles to bring color to your garden during the summertime. For best results, we suggest you give them an area of your yard that experiences full sun. The hardy nature of this variety means they flower well into the early fall and it’s possible to overwinter the plant if you cut back before the cold winter months begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This variety is resistant to deer and rabbits, due to the bitter taste of the flowers and leaves. However, the dwarf delphinium series make excellent pot plants as well \u2013 use them for decorating your patio and outdoor areas.
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15.    Delphinium Excalibur Lilac Rose White<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This Larkspur Delphinium is another dwarf variety with very colorful florets. The Excalibur features lilac-rose colored flowers with a white bee. The double petals make up for the short stature of this plant, and they look magnificent in pots or flower beds. This dwarf has a thick stem that reaches heights of 20-inches and requires no staking. The plant enjoys the full sun during the day, with shady afternoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The frilly leaves of the Excalibur and the tiny bee give the plant more presence than that of the other giant varieties. This plant is the perfect option for patio pots and belongs front and center in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Excalibur bursts into bloom during the first few weeks of summer and experienced gardeners can deadhead the stems of spoiled flowers to ensure a new round of florets in the early fall. We love the fact that this variety is resistant to powdery mildew \u2013 an issue with other delphinium species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n