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Stately and architectural, Delphiniums are annuals, biennials, or perennials with mounds of dark green, glossy foliage adorned by impressive flower spikes in late spring to early summer. Prized by many gardeners, they are available in a wide range of sizes, from dwarf varieties under 2 feet tall to those with towering, 6 feet blooms. Attractive to butterflies, they are ignored by deer and rabbits. Hardy, they thrive in areas with fairly cool and moist summers and do not fare well in hot, dry summers. Delphiniums are welcomed additions to beds, borders, and cottage gardens and make excellent cut flowers.
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Delphinium 'Black Eyed Angels' (Candle Larkspur)
Standing out in the garden with its glistening white flowers, Delphinium 'Black Eyed Angels' is a tall herbaceous perennial with sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with frilly white florets and contrasting black central bees. Blooming for weeks from early summer to early fall, it adds a wonderful architectural presence to the garden and draws attention from quite a distance.
Delphinium 'Blue Lace' (Candle Larkspur)
Standing out in the garden with its blue flowers, Delphinium 'Blue Lace' is a tall herbaceous perennial with sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with frilly sky blue florets adorned with a touch of lavender pink. Blooming for weeks from early summer to early fall, it adds a wonderful architectural presence to the garden and draws attention from quite a distance.
Delphinium 'Cobalt Dreams' (Candle Larkspur)
Standing out in the garden with its true blue flowers, Delphinium 'Cobalt Dreams' is a tall herbaceous perennial with sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with cobalt blue florets and brightly contrasting white central bees. Blooming for weeks from early summer to early fall, it adds a wonderful architectural presence to the garden and draws attention from quite a distance.
Delphinium 'Faust' (Candle Larkspur)
Award-winning Delphinium 'Faust' (Candle Larkspur) is a tall perennial with long spikes of deep blue-purple, semi-double flowers adorned with black eyes. Blooming for weeks from early to midsummer, this striking Delphinium hybrid adds a wonderful architectural presence in the garden and draws attention from quite a distance.
Delphinium 'Galahad' (Candle Larkspur)
Luminous, Delphinium 'Galahad' (Candle Larkspur) is a tall perennial with magnificent flower spikes, densely packed with glistening, pure white flowers. Blooming for weeks from early to midsummer, this Pacific hybrid is one of the latest of the series to flower.
Delphinium 'Guardian Blue' (Candle Larkspur)
Prized by florists, Delphinium 'Guardian Blue' is a mid-sized herbaceous perennial with sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with double, rich dark blue florets adorned with white bees. Blooming for weeks from early to mid-summer, it adds height and majesty to the garden and draws attention from quite a distance. Rising from a mound of divided, rich green foliage, this Delphinium has a neat compact habit.
Delphinium 'Guardian Lavender' (Candle Larkspur)
Prized by florists, Delphinium 'Guardian Lavender' is a mid-sized herbaceous perennial with sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with double, pale blue-lavender florets adorned with white bees. Blooming for weeks from early to mid-summer, it adds height and majesty to the garden and draws attention from quite a distance. Rising from a mound of divided, rich green foliage, this Delphinium has a neat compact habit.
Delphinium 'Guardian White' (Candle Larkspur)
Prized by florists, Delphinium 'Guardian White' is a mid-sized herbaceous perennial with sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with double, glistening white flowers. Blooming for weeks from early to mid-summer, it adds height and majesty to the garden and draws attention from quite a distance. Rising from a mound of divided, rich green foliage, this Delphinium has a neat compact habit.
Delphinium 'Highlander Blueberry Pie' (Candle Larkspur)
Bold and vigorous, Delphinium 'Highlander Blueberry Pie' is a mid-sized herbaceous perennial with sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with double, frilled, deep lilac flowers (up to 45 petals each!), adorned with green centers and blue tints to the rear petals. Since the blossoms are sterile, they last longer than those of normal Delphiniums. Blooming for weeks from early to mid-summer, it adds height and majesty to the garden and draws attention from quite a distance.
Delphinium 'Highlander Bolero' (Candle Larkspur)
Bold and vigorous, Delphinium 'Highlander Bolero' is a mid-sized herbaceous perennial with sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with double, frilled, purplish-blue flowers (up to 58 petals each!), adorned with white centers. Since the blossoms are sterile, they last longer than those of normal Delphiniums.
Delphinium 'Jill Curley' (Candle Larkspur)
Vigorous, award-winning Delphinium 'Jill Curley' (Candle Larkspur) is a tall, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with spectacular spikes of extra large, 3 in. across (8 cm), semi-double, white flowers with a creamy-white eye. Blooming for weeks from early to midsummer, this striking Delphinium hybrid adds a wonderful architectural presence in the garden and draws attention from quite a distance.
Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Lavender' (Candle Larkspur)
Ideal for small gardens or where space is at a premium, Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Lavender' is a shorter variety of Larkspur with elegant but sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with large, semi-double lavender florets and contrasting white eyes.
Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Lilac Pink' (Candle Larkspur)
Ideal for small gardens or where space is at a premium, Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Lilac Pink' is a shorter variety of Larkspur with elegant but sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with large, semi-double lilac pink florets and contrasting white eyes
Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Sky Blue' (Candle Larkspur)
Ideal for small gardens or where space is at a premium, Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Sky Blue' is a shorter variety of Larkspur with elegant but sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with large, semi-double pastel blue florets and contrasting white eyes
Delphinium 'Magic Fountain White' (Candle Larkspur)
Ideal for small gardens or where space is at a premium, Delphinium 'Magic Fountain White' is a shorter variety of Larkspur with elegant but sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with large, semi-double pure white florets and contrasting dark eyes.