Delphinium speciosum growing herbaceous of the genus Delphinium also known as Candle larkspur, Delphinium speciosum perennial evergreen or deciduous plant or as annual, used as ornamental plant and attract pollinators (butterflies and bees), grow in temperate, mediterranean, desert or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-10.
Leaves color green, shape lobed 3-7 lobes with serrated edges.
Delphinium speciosum flower
Flower color blue to purple, flowers grow on spikes and used for cut flower.
Delphinium speciosum for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Delphinium speciosum growing and care:
Alkaline soil, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Toxic
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer / Autumn (in hot climate)
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, snails, slugs
Pruning season:
Autumn- winter
How to prune:
Old spike
Size of the plant?
0.7-2m, 2-6 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Flowers grow on spikes and used for cut flower, flower color blue to purple
Scientific name:
Delphinium speciosum