Add Elegance to Your Garden with Delphinium Excalibur Live Plants

Delphinium is a perennial favorite, known for its tall spikes of vibrant flowers. The Delphinium Excalibur Live Plants bring a touch of elegance to any English or cottage garden. With a variety of colors, including blue, red, pink, white, violet, and yellow, these profuse bloomers are highly prized by gardeners and endlessly attract hummingbirds.

The Delphinium, native to the Northern Hemisphere, includes about 300 species in the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) Family. Its name originates from the ancient Greeks, who thought the new flower bud resembled a dolphin’s nose. Often called ‘larkspur,’ the Delphinium is excellent for cutting or drying, growing up to 3 feet tall, perfect for the back of your beds.

Our Delphinium Excalibur Live Plants are available in several stunning varieties:

• Excalibur Lilac Rose White Bee
• Excalibur Dark Blue White Bee
• Excalibur Dark Blue Black Bee
• Larkspur QIS

Benefits of Delphinium Excalibur Live Plants:

• Stunning Visual Appeal: Adds height and vibrant color to your garden.
• Attracts Pollinators: Draws hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees to your garden.
• Versatile Use: Excellent for cutting, drying, and adding to flowerbeds.
• Easy to Grow: With the right conditions, these plants thrive and provide abundant blooms.
• Limited Edition: Unique and rare varieties to enhance your garden’s beauty.

Growing Tips:

• Space Delphinium 1-3ft apart. Dig a hole twice the diameter of the pot.
• Delphiniums love fertile, rich, moist soils. They are heavy feeders, so add compost to your flower bed.
• Full sun (6+ hrs) is ideal, except in the South, where afternoon shade is appreciated.
• Remove spent flower spikes to promote additional blooms.
• After the first killing frost, cut stems back to the ground.

Please understand that these are living plants. We try our very best to pack and ship out healthy plants. Depending on the shipping process, plants may have some brown leaf or damage, which is normal. They usually bounce back when watered and placed in partial shade. Instructions are included with your order. The plant you receive may slightly differ from the photos.

Frequently Asked Questions About Delphinium Excalibur

1. How much space do Delphinium Excalibur plants need between them?
   Space them 1-3 feet apart to ensure they have enough room to grow.
2. What kind of soil is best for Delphiniums?
   They thrive in fertile, rich, and moist soils. Adding compost can significantly improve their growth.
3. How much sunlight do Delphiniums require daily?
   They need at least 6 hours of full sun, but in hotter climates, some afternoon shade is beneficial.
4. How do I encourage more blooms on my Delphinium plants?
   Remove spent flower spikes to promote additional blooms throughout the season.
5. What should I do with my Delphinium after the first frost?
   Cut the stems back to the ground after the first killing frost to prepare them for the next growing season.