Protected Series:
Zone: 3VIOLETS ARE BLUE LARKSPUR
Delphinium elatum 'Violets are Blue' is a beautiful perennial that brings a rare, electric intensity to any garden landscape. Known for its compact yet commanding presence, this selection produces dense, upright spikes of vivid violet-blue florets. Growing to a manageable height compared to taller hybrids, it provides a striking vertical accent in cottage gardens and mixed borders. Its early-to-midsummer blooms act as a vibrant beacon for pollinators, consistently drawing hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies with its rich color and elegant form.
To ensure 'Violets are Blue' flourishes, plant it in a location that receives full sun but offers protection from harsh, breaking winds. The ideal spot features rich, fertile soil that drains well, as it needs consistent moisture to thrive. After the initial flowering period, cutting the spent stalks back to the ground can often stimulate a second flush of blooms in late summer, keeping your garden colorful well into the season.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
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(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
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