
Planting, Growing, and Caring for Delphinium
Types
- Belladonna Group: blue flowers native to North America; easier to grow and longer-lived than varieties in the Elatum Group (below); upright, loose, and branching perennials; secondary flower spikes extend bloom period into autumn; 3 to 4 feet tall. ‘Blue Donna’ has clear, blue flowers.
- Elatum Group: tallest varieties in shades of violet, blue, pink, and/or white; short-lived; reach 6 feet tall or more. ‘Aurora Deep Purple’ has purple flowers with a white center.
- Pacific Hybrids: 3-inch violet, blue, and pink flowers; short-lived; tolerate warm/hot climates as annuals; giant (3- to 6-foot) heirlooms and dwarf hybrids. ‘King Arthur’, 5 to 6 feet tall, has plum flowers with white centers.
The new leaf growth of delphiniums tends to be the most poisonous exposed part of the plant, so delphinium plants are more toxic earlier in the year than they are later in the year.
Are they poisonous if chewed by a dog ?
Yes.. (poisonous means poisonous)
... kinda like drinking gasoline. If humans can't drink it. Then any other living thing probably shouldn't drink gas..
.... next question I'm assuming
Are fires hot? Since fire burns me, will it burn my cat? Hahaha
People people people...
The sarcasm is not necessary and adds nothing to the content of the question or response. Just shows bad character.
The sarcasm is not necessary and adds nothing to the content of the question or response. Just shows bad character.
....humans can eat onions but dogs cant. why do you have to act like this is such a dumb question? you dont look smart, you look rude.
Well said. Snarky answers show not only the poor character of the sender, but often his or her ignoranceas well.
I love onions and chocolate. I won't give either to my dog. I love cinnamon and mint essential oils, but I won't diffuse them near my rabbits. Not every creature is the same.
Kindness always makes one seem wise. Rudeness tends to reveal the opposite.
Delphiniums are starting to grow nicely, however, noticing a shiny look to some of the leaves. Is that a sign of some disease.
A shiny residue on leaves could indicate that slugs or aphids are present. Check out our pest pages for information about dealing with them!
Thank you for your very helpful information regarding delphiniums