Candle Light Blue Shades delphinium
Delphinium elatum 'Candle Light Blue Shades'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 4 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Blue, white
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Candle Light Blue Shades' delphinium (Delphinium elatum 'Candle Light Blue Shades') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Blue and white flowers appear in early to late summer on erect stems that reach up to 48 inches tall. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Bowl of Beauty peony, Paprika yarrow, and Little bluestem.