Delphinium 'Summer Skies' (Larkspur x cultorum, Pacific Giant)
50 seeds $3.50
photo by Valarie McDonald
Delphinium 'Pacific Giant Summer Skies' is a lovely variety with light blue flowers and white bees. It combines well with other flowers in the garden, especially pastel colors. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds .
Delphinium 'Summer Skies' blooms in early to mid summer. This tall variety looks great at the back of the border or in the center of an island bed. It makes a terrific cut flower .
Also known as Delphinium elatum 'Summer Skies'. It's a member of the Round Table Series (a.k.a. Pacific Group Series).
Delphiniums require staking or a sheltered location to prevent wind damage. Deer resistant. Hardy in zones 3-8.
height 5' spacing 18"
Sowing Delphinium 'Summer Skies' Seeds
Start delphinium seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow 1/8" deep. Full sun to part shade. Fertile, well-drained soil.