Delphinium grandiflorum 'Siberian Larkspur - Live Plant, summer Night

 Siberian Larkspur Live Plant. This stunning plant is known for its vibrant colors and unique shape. It's perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any garden or indoor space. With proper care, it can thrive and bring beauty to your surroundings.

Attributes: Border plants, Container, Cut flowers, Edging, Mass planting. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer and rabbit resistant

Common Name: Delphinium-Dwarf, Siberian larkspur.
Zone: 3 to 7.
Full Sun to part shade.
Height: 10 to 12 inches tall, spread 12 inches.
Moderate growth, herbaceous perennial clump-forming plant.

Totally unlike the tall, spiky Delphinium cultivars, this little beauty stands at a height of 10 to 12 inches and forms compact mounds of well-branched foliage. It puts on a spectacular show from early summer to fall, with satiny midnight blue flowers which cover the lacy leaves. Though it is short-lived, it is worth using as edging, a bedding plant, or in containers combined with pastel colored annuals.

Delphiniums grow best in rich fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil, with a basic pH and protection from wind. Add lime to acidic soil and fertilize regularly, preferably with compost or manure. When planting, be sure to set the crown at or above soil level to avoid rot. Delphiniums can be grown in partial shade, though full sun may help to prevent powdery mildew.

These perennials tend to be short-lived and often start to lose their vigor after 2 to 3 years. Expect to replant them every few years or propagate new plants from basal cuttings of the original specimens. 'Blue Butterfly' sometimes self-seeds, especially in cool-summer regions.