Delphinium perennial

Delphinium perennial has more than 400 plant species. There are perennial and annual plants among this genus. Delphinium inflorescences can be double or non-double. This plant is poisonous, which must be taken into account when growing.

A distinctive feature of the delphinium is bloom twice during the summer. The first flowering is in June, it is longer, and the second is in August, it is shorter.

Perennial delphinium prefers slightly shaded and protected from the wind places. It is advisable to choose the soil fertile loamy or clayey. The plant does not tolerate high humidity. Delphinium is characterized frost resistance, it does not need annual replanting, does not require labor, and most importantly, it is a very ornamental plant.

Delphinium selection made it possible to obtain varieties with a great richness of colors, terryness and distinctive beauty. Modern varieties are distinguished by tall bushes and long flowering. Their height can reach up to two meters, the flower stalks are lush, the flowers are large, the size of which can exceed a match head.

Delphinium grows well and takes up a lot of space in the garden; this must be taken into account when planting it. Delphinium being planted at a distance of 50 centimeters from each other. The plant must be fed periodically mineral fertilizers. The soil must be loosened, and weak shoots must be removed as necessary.Delphinium is a fairly tall plant with long stems, so in some cases it needs support.