Cobalt Dreams Hybrid Bee Delphinium Delphinium hybrid
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Details
48 - 72 Inches18 - 24 Inches18 - 24 Inches1.2m - 1.8m46cm - 61cm46cm - 61cmFeatures
Produces strong, tall spires tightly packed with cobalt blue florets with brightly contrasting white central bees.
Attracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mSpacing:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpread:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:Cobalt BlueFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:SummerBloom Time:Early FallHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Delphiniums thrive in the cooler climates of the north country, though they will grow as far south as zone 7.
Maintenance Notes:When planting, be sure to set the crown at or above soil level to avoid rot. Since their stems are hollow, taller varieties of Delphiniums should be staked to prevent damage from wind and rain.