Delphinium x 'Steichen Strain'
Larkspur
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Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Steichen Strain') - Description
These elegant flowers are the glory of the June garden. Farther south, grow as hardy annuals. Flowers the first year from seed. Single flowers in white, blue, lilac and violet, all with contrasting bees. An improved selection of Connecticut Yankees. Long bloom period.
Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Steichen Strain') - Blooming
Many Delphiniums are blue, but they come in several colors including white, various shades of red, pink, lavender and purple.
Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Steichen Strain') - Growth
Delphiniums are perennial plants although they are sometimes treated like an annual or biennial. Delphinium does best in full sun.
Larkspur (Delphinium x 'Steichen Strain') - 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 x 'Steichen Strain') - 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 x 'Steichen Strain') - 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.
