Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Blue'
Larkspur
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Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Blue') - Description
Great choice for professional cut flower growers, all other colors bloom within days of each other.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Blue') - Blooming
Many Delphiniums are blue, but they come in several colors including white, various shades of red, pink, lavender and purple.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Blue') - Growth
Delphiniums are perennial plants although they are sometimes treated like an annual or biennial. Delphinium does best in full sun.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Blue') - Planting
In areas that have mild winters, sow Delphinium seeds in flats or pots in the summer. Transplanted plants should be planted in early fall for spring and summer flowering.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Blue') - Pest
Slugs, snails, and cyclamen mites. Other problems include Southern blight, powdery mildew, bacterial and fungal spots, crown and root rot, gray mold, white rot, rust, damping off, white smut, and leaf smut.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Blue') - Soil and irrigation
Plants need rich soil. Poor soil should be amended with soil conditioners, such as lime for strongly acidic soils. It is important not to cover the root crowns with soil.
