Delphinium elatum 'Blue Bird'
Delphinium, Giant Pacific Blue Bird
Description
Delphinium elatum 'Blue Bird' is an herbaceous perennial that reaches 6' tall and 2' wide. This plant prefers rich, well-drained soil and full sun. Flowers are mid blue with a white bee; it blooms during the summer but will continue to bloom if dead flowers are removed. It likes regular water and planted in an area protected from wind due to the hollow stems. Stake if necessary. This beautiful flowering plant makes a great cut flower or in an English cottage garden. All parts are poisonous.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.