Delphinium, Larkspur 'Magic Fountains Sky Blue-White Bee'

Delphinium

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Delphinium (del-FIN-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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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Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Fruit Colors
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Growing Habit
Deciduous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
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Does it set seed?
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lake Forest, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Hampton, Illinois

Westchester, Illinois

Urbandale, Iowa

Billerica, Massachusetts

Mason, Michigan

Jefferson, New York

Equinunk, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Kirkland, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 6a) | July 2006 | positive

I've read that alot of Delphiniums can be short lived.......but not this one! I've had it for 10+ years and it's still growing well. Not ...Read More

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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

This plant comes back better each year. It's a beautiful companion plant to roses and it's interesting foliage and rare blue blooms add ...Read More

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