Delphinium elatum 'Pacific Giant Blue Bird'
Delphinium
- Medium blue flowers with white centers
- Tall flower spikes
- Low mound or deeply cut green leaves
- Blooms early-mid summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers fertile, organically rich, medium moisture, well drained soil. Grows best in full sun, some afternoon shade is good in hot climates. Plants may require staking and should be planted in sheltered sites. Deadhead when blooms fade to encourage more flowers. Cutting the plant back to basal foliage in summer after first bloom may lead to a second bloom later in the season. Water plants at the base to avoid wetting the foliage and encouraging powdery mildew.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Delphinium
Common Name: Delphinium
Herbaceous, upright, mounding perennial. Palmately lobed green leaves. Blooms in spring with erect, terminal flower spikes in a variety of colors including blue, purple, white and pink, often with a center (bee) of another color. Great for cottage gardens and the back of beds and borders. Excellent cut flower.