An upright, perennial usually grown as an annual, with lobbed, divided leaves. Open panicles of single, bright blue flowers. Max Height 20cm to 50cm. Max Spread 20cm to 30cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Blue Butterfly’
An upright, perennial usually grown as an annual, with lobbed, divided leaves. Open panicles of single, bright blue flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Delphinium |
|---|---|
| Species | grandiflorum |
| Varietry | 'Blue Butterfly' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm, 50cm |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Spread | 20cm, 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back after flowering |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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