Delphinium
Delphinium elatum
Description
Tall perennial spires in shades of blue, purple, white, and pink; classic cottage garden plants.
Taxonomy
Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Delphinium
Cultivars
28
Black Eyed Angels
Drop dead gorgeous - these 'Black-eyed Angels' have tall spires of white flowers with an attractive dark eye usually described as a 'bee'. Plant in a sunny position in nice humus rich soil. It could be helpful to provide a stake for support if you live in a windy spot. Perennial. Delphiniums are gross feeders i.e. they like lots of tucker, especially organic matter. They respond well to being planted with sheep pellets. Check out our How To page for more tips. Flower colour: White / Black. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Black Eyed Angels F1
Delphinium 'Black Eyed Angels F1' is an ornamental hybrid delphinium grown for garden display.

Blue Buccaneers
aka AKA Black Eyed Sailors A real beauty. Sturdy tall stems of the prettiest semi-double Skye blue blooms enhanced with black central eyes. A bumble bee can be lost in the eye. Really special for the back of the border. Plant in nice humus rich soil that is well drained, sun to part shade. Protect well from snails and will require staking to hold heads up high. Perennial. Flower colour: White / Black. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Blue Lace
Sturdy tall stems of the prettiest semi-double to double sky blue blooms highlighted with a central white 'bee'. Really special for the back of the border. Plant in nice humus rich soil that is well drained, sun to part shade. Support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial. Flower colour: Blue / White. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Cobalt Dreams
A Hybrid Bee Delphinium, 'Cobalt Dreams' is a sport of 'Royal Aspirations' with even richer blue blooms. Every bloom is a dazzling true cobalt color with a pure white bee. The uniform color and growth ensures a magnificent architectural effect when planted en masse. This is a strong upright plant. Flower colour: Blue. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Cobalt Dreams F1
Delphinium 'Cobalt Dreams F1' is an ornamental hybrid delphinium grown for garden display.

Double Innocence
Tall spires of beautiful, double, white frilly flowers will make a strong impact at the back of the border. Something really special especially if you like a soft romantic look in the garden. Plant in sun to part shade in nice humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial. Flower colour: White. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Double Innocence F1
Delphinium 'Double Innocence F1' is an ornamental hybrid delphinium grown for garden display.

Double Stars
This cross produces a mix of double petaled blooms. You should get a range of white, pink, light blue and purple doubles from this seed mix. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Dusky Maiden
A NZ bred hybrid Delphinium showing good weather and disease resistance. Tall spires of warm dusky pink blooms with soft brown centre make this a stand out plant for the back of the border. Happiest in a sunny position. Stake well, protect from slugs and snails and feed with sheep pellets. Perennial. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Fountain Lilac
A really pretty Delphinium that will do well in humus rich soil that is well drained. Sun to part shade, support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial. Flower colour: Blue / Lavender. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Fountain Sky Blue
A really pretty Delphinium that will do well in humus rich soil that is well drained. Sun to part shade, support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial. Flower colour: Blue. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Fountain White
A really pretty Delphinium that will do well in humus rich soil that is well drained. Sun to part shade, support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial. Flower colour: White. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Green Twist
Sturdy tall stems of frilly and frothy white blooms accented with flashes pale green. Really special for the back of the border. Plant in nice humus rich soil that is well drained, sun to part shade. Support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Feed with Sheep Pellets. Perennial. Flower colour: White / Green. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Guardian Blue
A really pretty Delphinium that will do well in humus rich soil that is well drained. Sun to part shade, support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial. Flower colour: Blue. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Lilac Ladies F1
Delphinium 'Lilac Ladies F1' is an ornamental hybrid delphinium grown for garden display.

Millennium Mini Stars
aka Mini Stars These Delphiniums have all the beautiful characteristics of their taller cousins except their height! These new dwarf Delphiniums, of mixed colour, never need staking and won’t fall over in their pots. Great for borders, and not bothered by windy conditions like taller varieties. Flower colour: Assorted. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Morning Lights
Frilly light blue flowers with just a hint of pink and a central white 'bee' stand tall on sturdy stems during spring and summer. A really pretty Delphinium that will do well in humus rich soil that is well drained. Sun to part shade, support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial. Flower colour: Blue / Lavender. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

New Dawn
Tall spires of white blooms highlighted with a cream bee central zone will add a touch of "pretty" to the spring garden. Plant in a sunny position in nice humus rich soil. Provide a support stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial. Delphiniums are gross feeders i.e. they like lots of tucker, especially organic matter. They respond well to being planted with sheep pellets. Flower colour: White / Cream. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Pagan Purples
Tall spires of deep delicious purple frilly blooms highlighted with a subtle, white or soft brown central 'bee' Stunning! Plant in a sunny position in nice humus rich soil. It may be helpful to provide a support stake if you live in a windy spot. Feed with Sheep Pellets. Perennial. Flower colour: Purple. Habit: Perennial Upright. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.