Delphinium, Candle Delphinium, Larkspur 'Guardian Lavender'

Delphiniumelatum

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Delphinium (del-FIN-ee-um)
Species
elatum (el-AH-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Ouray, Colorado

Geneva, Ohio

Lima, Ohio

Gresham, Oregon

Leesburg, Virginia

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Gresham, OR (Zone 8a) | May 2011 | positive

I planted mine last spring and it is about to bloom. I have it planted close to an ugly box that we have to have. It hides it nicely and ...Read More

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Harpersfield, OH (Zone 5a) | January 2011 | positive

Great delphinium! Comes back every year so far (3 years now). I have the Guardian Mix (it comes up light blue, dark blue, and lavendar...Read More

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Lima, OH (Zone 5b) | April 2006 | neutral

This is just returning for it's second year; so we shall see. From plant tag: Clump forming perennial produces dark green, lobed foliag...Read More

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