Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Delphinium
Botanical Name
Delphinium elatum 'Sunny Skies'
Zones
3,4,5,6,7
Light
Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs
Average
Soil
Rich well drained
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
18-24"
Critter Resistance
Deer,Rabbit
Other
Delphiniums are heavy feeders.  Amending
soil with lots of compost and use of a
granular fertilizer will produce stronger
plants.  Short lived but may reseed.  
Plant Size
2 1/2" Plug
Ships
March - April
Delphinium e. 'Sunny Skies' bold
spires of sky-blue to mid-blue flowers
with white bees.  The flowers may be
double or semi-double.  A member of
the F1 Hybrids (New Zealand) for
having strong stems and a vigorous
growth habit and improved tolerance of
heat and humidity.