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Blue Mirror Delphinium
Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Mirror'
Pronunciation: del-FIN-ee-um gran-dih-FLOR-um
SKU #00459
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Foliage reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 18 in wide, with blooms to 24 in. tall.
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| Description | Tall spires of brilliant violet-blue flowers rise above a tuft of large, deeply cut foliage. Its slightly shorter stature reduces the need for staking. An essential of the perennial border and of cottage gardens. A reliable bloomer for areas with short growing seasons. Bloom often continues through late summer into fall. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | Delphinium is an essential of all perennial borders as well as mixed beds. Plant into foundation compositions to add highbrow beauty. Mass to create a stunning focal point or to bring out distant garden art. Add into cottage gardens to provide strong blue shades and gang along white picket fences for charm. May be inserted just about anywhere the soil is rich enough to provide elegance and color in the late spring. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, neutral to alkaline soils; amend soil with lime if needed. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer in spring; repeat after first bloom flush. Prune spent blooms to prolong flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season. |
| History | This popular genus of the Ranunculaceae includes over 300 species of annual and perennial herbs. This speciescame into cultivation in 1578. It is a wildflower of damp meadows found on the Russian steppes as well as China and Mongolia. Plants are adapted to short growing seasons in these climates producing a remarkably fast growing form compared to other hybrids that originated with early French breeding. |
Details
| Description | Tall spires of brilliant violet-blue flowers rise above a tuft of large, deeply cut foliage. Its slightly shorter stature reduces the need for staking. An essential of the perennial border and of cottage gardens. A reliable bloomer for areas with short growing seasons. Bloom often continues through late summer into fall. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Design Ideas | Delphinium is an essential of all perennial borders as well as mixed beds. Plant into foundation compositions to add highbrow beauty. Mass to create a stunning focal point or to bring out distant garden art. Add into cottage gardens to provide strong blue shades and gang along white picket fences for charm. May be inserted just about anywhere the soil is rich enough to provide elegance and color in the late spring. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, neutral to alkaline soils; amend soil with lime if needed. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer in spring; repeat after first bloom flush. Prune spent blooms to prolong flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season. |
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History
| History | This popular genus of the Ranunculaceae includes over 300 species of annual and perennial herbs. This speciescame into cultivation in 1578. It is a wildflower of damp meadows found on the Russian steppes as well as China and Mongolia. Plants are adapted to short growing seasons in these climates producing a remarkably fast growing form compared to other hybrids that originated with early French breeding. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Mirror Delphinium produce flowers?
Late spring through summer
Is Blue Mirror Delphinium evergreen or deciduous?
Blue Mirror Delphinium is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Blue Mirror Delphinium?
Blue Mirror Delphinium is Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Blue Mirror Delphinium resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Blue Mirror Delphinium grow?
Blue Mirror Delphinium has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Blue Mirror Delphinium?
Blue Mirror Delphinium grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Blue Mirror Delphinium in my landscape?
Blue Mirror Delphinium is suitable for: Border, Container.
How can I use Blue Mirror Delphinium in my garden design?
Delphinium is an essential of all perennial borders as well as mixed beds. Plant into foundation compositions to add highbrow beauty. Mass to create a stunning focal point or to bring out distant garden art. Add into cottage gardens to provide strong blue shades and gang along white picket fences for charm. May be inserted just about anywhere the soil is rich enough to provide elegance and color in the late spring.
What color are Blue Mirror Delphinium flowers?
Blue Mirror Delphinium produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Blue Mirror Delphinium?
Blue Mirror Delphinium has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Blue Mirror Delphinium?
Good companion plants for Blue Mirror Delphinium include: Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for Blue Mirror Delphinium?
Thrives in enriched, neutral to alkaline soils; amend soil with lime if needed. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer in spring; repeat after first bloom flush. Prune spent blooms to prolong flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season.
What is the history of Blue Mirror Delphinium?
This popular genus of the Ranunculaceae includes over 300 species of annual and perennial herbs. This speciescame into cultivation in 1578. It is a wildflower of damp meadows found on the Russian steppes as well as China and Mongolia. Plants are adapted to short growing seasons in these climates producing a remarkably fast growing form compared to other hybrids that originated with early French breeding.
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