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Delphinium, Candle Delphinium, Larkspur 'King Arthur'

Delphinium

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Delphinium (del-FIN-ee-um)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Hardiness

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Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

Medium Blue

Fruit Colors

Mid Summer

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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(Zone 4b) | January 2003 | positive

Very pretty tall Delphinium, with dark blue flowers.

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