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Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium
Delphinium grandiflorum
SKU #47500
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Reaches 16 to 24 in. tall, 10 to 12 in. wide.
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| Description | Prolific loose clusters of brilliant electric-blue flowers cover a compact mound of soft, fine green foliage. A heavily branched, uniform plant. Fabulous color for mixed container plantings or in borders and beds. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| 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. |
Details
| Description | Prolific loose clusters of brilliant electric-blue flowers cover a compact mound of soft, fine green foliage. A heavily branched, uniform plant. Fabulous color for mixed container plantings or in borders and beds. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
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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Frequently asked questions
Does Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium produce flowers?
Summer
Is Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium evergreen or deciduous?
Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium?
Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium is Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium grow?
Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium in my landscape?
Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium flowers?
Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium?
Hunky Dory™ Blue Delphinium has Green foliage.
How do I care for Hunky Dory™ Blue 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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.