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New Millennium™

Delphinium elatum Mini Stars

Larkspur

Large spires of mixed coloured blooms in shades of purple, blue, mauve, pink, and cream coloured. Flowers may have a contrasting central bee.

  • »  Dwarf, compact selection
  • »  Mixed colours of purple, blue, mauve, pink, and cream coloured blooms
  • »  Flowers may have contrasting, central bees
  • »  Bushy, well-branched habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer to early fall

1gal
$20.83
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Delphinium elatum 'Mini Stars'

The genus name 'Delphinium' originates from the Greek word Delphis, for "dolphin", as the individual flowers resemble a dolphin's nose.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Delphinium elatum 'Mini Stars'

Grows best in a fertile, well-drained, average to moist soil, in full sun. Shelter from strong winds is recommended. May require staking when the plant is about 30-40 cm tall. When new shoots appear in spring, remove all but two or three of the strongest stems for good, quality, flower spikes. On more established plants, leave five to seven, strong shoots. Deadheading may produce later blooms. Delphinium can be short-lived (2-3 yrs), although the 'New Millennium Series' have been bred to withstand more heat and humidity and are cold-hardy.