| Botanical Name: |
Delphinium x 'Pacific Giants' |
| Form: |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Sun Exposure: |
Partial Shade/Full Sun |
| Height/Habit: |
3 - 5' |
| Spread: |
18 - 24" |
| Spacing: |
18 - 24" |
| Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 7 |
| Foliage Type: |
Elegant palmately lobed leaves of rich green. |
| Flower Form: |
Long flower spikes |
| Flower Color: |
Rosy pinks, blues and purple |
| Flowering Date: |
Early summer, remove spent flower stem just after flowering, the plant will likely bloom later in the season. |
| Planting Requirements: |
Set the crown at or just above the soil level to avoid rot. |
| Soil Requirements: |
Rich well drained soil with a basic pH. If your soil is naturally acidic, adding lime will help provide the correct conditions. |
| Growth Rate: |
Rapid once established. |
| Unique Characteristics: |
Colorful, tall, stately spikes of blooms. Perfect for the back of a perennial border or cut flower arrangements. |
| Pruning: |
Cut back flower stems as soon as they are spent to encourage repeat blooming later in the summer. |
| Additional Information: |
If rabbits are a problem in your garden, they tend to avoid this plant. These perennials also tend to be short lived. It may be necessary every 3-4 years to plant additional plants, or propagate from basal cuttings. |
