Delphinium Delgenius 'Shelby' | Shelby Larkspur
DESCRIPTION
Delphinium Delgenius 'Shelby', commonly known as Shelby Larkspur, is a deciduous herbaceous perennial that produces tall spires of double lavender flowers on sturdy, well-branched stems. These blooms emerge from a frilly mound of green foliage, creating an elegant display from May to July.
Beyond its visual appeal, 'Shelby' attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding life and energy to the garden. Its sturdy stems make it suitable for mixed beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements, providing continuous color throughout the summer months.
DESCRIPTION
Delphinium Delgenius 'Shelby', commonly known as Shelby Larkspur, is a deciduous herbaceous perennial that produces tall spires of double lavender flowers on sturdy, well-branched stems. These blooms emerge from a frilly mound of green foliage, creating an elegant display from May to July.
Beyond its visual appeal, 'Shelby' attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding life and energy to the garden. Its sturdy stems make it suitable for mixed beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements, providing continuous color throughout the summer months.
DESCRIPTION
Delphinium Delgenius 'Shelby', commonly known as Shelby Larkspur, is a deciduous herbaceous perennial that produces tall spires of double lavender flowers on sturdy, well-branched stems. These blooms emerge from a frilly mound of green foliage, creating an elegant display from May to July.
Beyond its visual appeal, 'Shelby' attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding life and energy to the garden. Its sturdy stems make it suitable for mixed beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements, providing continuous color throughout the summer months.
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Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 1-2 feet
Width: 1-2 feet
Foliage color: Dark green, deeply lobed leaves
Flower color: Double lavender flowers on tall spikes
Bloom time: Early summer through fall, with potential for reblooming
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Average
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming; cut back in late fall or early winter
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer resistant
