These delphiniums were developed by Terry Dowdeswell, a horticulturist in New Zealand who, in 1985, saw the need for a delphinium for the cut flower market that could be grown from seed.

These elegant plants also add a strong vertical element to cut flower bouquets. This guide covers what you need to know to grow delphiniums in your own garden. Delphinium plants and seeds are toxic.

Planting months: Seeds, December-February; transplants, January-February. Cold tolerance: Cold hardy. Light requirements: Full sun. Soil requirements: Fertile and ...

Question: I purchased blue delphinium plants growing in containers that have now finished blooming. Will the plants continue to grow and produce more flowers? Answer: Even in cooler climates ...

Question. We like the blue, pink and purple flower spikes of delphinium. Is there time to start them from seed in Central Florida? Answer. Mark your calendar to begin delphinium seed plantings ...

A: The two plants look similar, but the answer is, no, in fact they are different species, but they are related. Delphinium tends to be a perennial and larkspur is an annual that will reseed ...

The blooms will return: Cool-season bedding plants may bloom less during the midwinter period (especially if the weather is cold), but should pick-up again in the late winter and early spring.

Diamonds Blue is a cultivar of Delphinium chinensis, a species that is bushier and lower growing. These plants are only about 14 to 16 inches tall and about 12 to 14 inches wide. This compact ...