Botanical profile

Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Butterfly'

Latin name
Delphinium 'Blue Butterfly' (gra.)
Common name
Dwarf larkspur with intense blue flowers
Type
Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae

Rather bushy variety with beautiful royal blue flowers. Grows in many types of soil, even dry and poor soils, but prefers fresh, rich soils. Sometimes dies after 2 or 3 years when growing conditions are not optimal. Good companion plant for perennial lilies and hibiscus.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-August
Flower color
Blue
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
20 inches (51 cm)
Width
12 inches (30.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

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