Delphinium
Delphinium elatum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Delphinium grows in full sun and prefers rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Delphinium
Delphinium growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Delphinium as 14-28 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Usually flowers in first or second season.
Plant Overview
Delphinium (Delphinium elatum) is listed in the Ranunculaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Advanced.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0184
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Growing Conditions
Delphinium is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-7
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-28 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. Maturity guidance: Usually flowers in first or second season. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-28 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Usually flowers in first or second season
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.