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delphinium 'Blue Jay'

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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with long stalks formed with divided green leaves and tall spikes packed with clear medium-blue flowers with dark centres or 'bees' in summer

Scientific classification

Species: delphinium 'Blue Jay' (Delphinium 'Blue Jay')
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 'Blue Jay'

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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 'Blue Jay'

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delphinium 'Blue Jay' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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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