Delphinium grandiflorum

Blue Larkspur

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Herbaceous perennial with tall spikes of blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia. Prefers cool climates and moist soil.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blue Larkspur
Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Delphinium
Species Grandiflorum
Origin Mediterranean region / Central Asia
Blooming Summer flowering spikes, typically blue or purple.
Leaf Color Blue-green / Grey-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with high organic matter. pH neutral to slightly acidic.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth and bloom. Reduce watering after flowering when foliage dies back.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering; tolerates partial shade in hotter climates.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season to support blooms.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming or cut back completely after flowering for winter dormancy.

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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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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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
45% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 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
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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