Princess Caroline delphinium
Delphinium elatum 'Princess Caroline'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Blue, pink, purple, white
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Princess Caroline' delphinium (Delphinium elatum 'Princess Caroline') is a perennial for borders and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and stands erect, and butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Henryi clematis, Coneflower, Willow bell, and Baby's breath.