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delphinium 'Light Blue'

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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with long stalks formed with divided green leaves and tall spikes packed with deep light-blue flowers and a white centre or 'bee' in summer.

Scientific classification

Species: delphinium 'Light Blue' (Delphinium 'Light Blue')
Genus: Delphinium
Family: Ranunculaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of delphinium 'Light Blue'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of delphinium 'Light Blue'

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delphinium 'Light Blue' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead spent flower spikes back to fresh flowering side shoots and cut back to ground level in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by basal cuttings in early spring

Growing

Will grow well in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season. It will need shelter from strong winds; staking may be necessary. See staking: perennials and delphinium cultivation for further advice

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