Delphinium Delphis Starlight

Delphinium 'Starlight'

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Tall herbaceous perennial with striking pale blue flower spikes and dark centers. Prefers cool climates, full sun, and moist well-drained soil. Toxic if ingested.
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Plant Details

Common Name Delphinium 'Starlight'
Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Delumentium
Species Delphinium
Variety Starlight
Origin Europe / Asia (Cultivated Hybrid)
Blooming Tall spikes of flowers in early to mid-summer
Leaf Color Blue-green, greyish green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, loamy soil with excellent drainage. pH 6.0-7.5 preferred.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce after flowering. Avoid waterlogging roots.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun (minimum 6 hours daily) for strong stems and blooms

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before growth starts.

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Pruning

Cut back flower spikes after blooming to encourage secondary bloom or cut stems to ground in late autumn.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
15000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2500 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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