Habitat: sun or part shade, sheltered site
Soil: gritty, well drained
Height: 1.8 m
Flowering: summer
Width: 40 cm
Delphiniums range from tall herbaceous perennials to really dwarf alpines from high screes. Most have blue flowers, but there are other colours.
Delphinium elatum SDR6391 has tall spikes of blue flowers, although other colours sometimes occur.
2 litre pot £8.00
| Delphinium SDR4817 grew in a cool, shaded, stream-side position, with moisture-lovers such as Trollius and Primula sikkimensis. Flowering with the latter, the combination of light yellow with the deep blue of the delphinium would be delightful. |