Start delphinium seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow 1/8" deep. Full sun to part shade. Fertile, well-drained soil.
Delphinium 'Blue Butterfly' is a dwarf variety with ultramarine blue flowers from June to August. It's a good plant for containers , rock gardens , or the front of the border. Short-lived, first-year flowering perennial . Hardy in zones 3-8.
Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Mix' is a mixture of semi-dwarf delphiniums in shades of blue, purple, lavender, pink and white. The wind-resistant plants don't require staking. Also known as Delphinium elatum 'Magic Fountains Series'.
Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue White Bee' blooms in a regal shade of purple-blue that stands out in the garden. It's wonderful for combining with roses, poppies , dianthus and digitalis .
Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Mid Blue White Bee' is the perfect shade of blue to go with many perennials and annuals in the June garden. The white bees contrast nicely with the medium blue petals. Also known as Perennial Larkspur.
Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Sky Blue White Bee' is a lovely variety with light blue flowers. It combines well with pastel roses and other flowers. It's also nice with darker blue delphiniums to create a multi-tone effect.
Delphinium 'Pacific Giant Mix' is a mixture of tall flowers in a wide range of colors. Tall delphiniums require staking or a sheltered location to prevent wind damage. Also known as Delphinium 'Pacific Hybrids' and 'Round Table Series'.
Delphinium 'Pacific Giant Blue Bird' is a gorgeous variety with medium blue flowers and contrasting white bees. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds . Also known as Delphinium elatum and Delphinium x belladonna.
Delphinium 'Pacific Giant King Arthur' has tall spikes of royal purple flowers with white bees. The deep color is stunning, and the finely cut foliage is also attractive. It makes a great companion plant for roses .
Delphinium 'Summer Skies' (Larkspur x cultorum, Pacific Giant)
photo by Valarie McDonald
Delphinium 'Pacific Giant Summer Skies' is a lovely variety with light blue flowers that have white bees. It combines well with other flowers in the garden, especially pastel colors. Deer resistant .
Delphinium 'Pacific Giant Astolat' has soft, lilac-pink flowers with white bees. It looks beautiful with old-fashioned roses and white or blue flowers. The long-stemmed flowers are excellent for cutting .