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 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 '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 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 .