Delphinium: The Lark'S Foot

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Delphinium

The delphinium also known as larkspur is a great plant that blooms from June to October.

Sowing or planting are the only things to do because the delphiniums do not require any maintenance.

In summary, what you need to know:

Name: Delphinium
Family: Buttercup
Type: Perennial or annual

Height
: 50 to 150 cm
Exposure: Sunny
Ground: Ordinary, well drained
Flowering: June to October

Sowing, delphinium planting:

For perennial and hardy species:

Plant preferably your delphiniums in September for a good rooting before the winter and a good recovery the following spring.

  • The delphinium likes rich soil, do not hesitate to bring a fertilizer or compost to the plantation
  • They like sunny situations
  • Avoid too windy places or so put a guardian
  • Respect a distance of 40 cm between each plant.
  • Multiplication of Perennial Delphiniums by division of a tuft in spring.

Sowing of annual varieties of delphinium:

In sowing, you can sow preferably in autumn or until spring avoiding periods of freezing.

Enrich the land of potting soil special plants and organic granular fertilizer to improve flowering and make it denser.

  • It takes at least 4 weeks before planting

Maintenance, size of delphiniums:

Cut the stems after flowering to stimulate the appearance of new flowers.

For the perennial delphiniums, fall back to fall in the fall and possibly protect the foot in the coldest areas.

  • Delphiniums are sensitive to the wind and should be guarded if necessary

To know about the delphinium, larkspur:

This pretty plant is made up of long flower stalks decorated with beautiful white, blue or pink flowers.

Its height, often greater than 1 m, allows it to be planted in the bottom of the massif where it will give a very beautiful bush effect.

Very pretty bouquet flowersyou can easily keep them for a long time and even integrate them into a bouquet of dried flowers.

Smart advice about the delphinium, larkspur:

  • Cut some delphinium flowers in the summer and put them in a vase because it holds very well in bouquet.

Delphinium: The Lark'S Foot

FAQ - 💬

❓ What is the difference between a larkspur and a Delphinium?

👉 The common name ‘larkspur’ depicts the flowers that resemble a lark’s claw or spur. These plants have smaller spikes with fewer florets, and their leaves are deeply cut (1). Delphiniums, on the other hand, are short-lived perennials.

❓ What is Delphinium?

👉 Delphinium is a genus of about 300 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. The genus was erected by Carl Linnaeus.

❓ What does a Black Knight Delphinium look like?

👉 The ‘Black Knight’ delphinium displays semi-double dark purple flowers with dark eyes forming tall spikes and deeply-cut green leaves. Growing 4 to 6 ft in height and 1 ft wide, ‘Black Knight’ often requires staking for support. If unsupported, the stalks of this plant snap easily in strong winds.

❓ What is the scientific name for larkspur?

👉 D. occidentale, for instance, is the Sub-alpine Larkspur. Delphinium comes from the Greek delphis, or delphin, which means "dolphin.". The name likely refers to the delphinium flower's curving, dolphin-like shape. The common name "larkspur" refers to the sharp claws, or spurs, of the lark's foot.

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Video: Delphiniums Dark Pink Trial at East Sussex Grower's Private Garden Area..

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