Delphinium elatum 'Aurora Lavender' | Aurora Lavender Larkspur
DESCRIPTION
Delphinium elatum 'Aurora Lavender' is a perennial known for its tall spires adorned with semi-double, lilac-purple blooms, each featuring a distinctive white center, known as a "bee." These vibrant flowers emerge in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators and adding a lively touch to garden spaces.
Developed as part of the Aurora series, this cultivar exhibits excellent uniformity and hybrid vigor. The flowers are tightly packed on sturdy stems, making them ideal for cutting and floral arrangements. The robust stems and compact foliage support the abundant floral display, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of borders and floral arrangements during its blooming period.
DESCRIPTION
Delphinium elatum 'Aurora Lavender' is a perennial known for its tall spires adorned with semi-double, lilac-purple blooms, each featuring a distinctive white center, known as a "bee." These vibrant flowers emerge in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators and adding a lively touch to garden spaces.
Developed as part of the Aurora series, this cultivar exhibits excellent uniformity and hybrid vigor. The flowers are tightly packed on sturdy stems, making them ideal for cutting and floral arrangements. The robust stems and compact foliage support the abundant floral display, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of borders and floral arrangements during its blooming period.
DESCRIPTION
Delphinium elatum 'Aurora Lavender' is a perennial known for its tall spires adorned with semi-double, lilac-purple blooms, each featuring a distinctive white center, known as a "bee." These vibrant flowers emerge in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators and adding a lively touch to garden spaces.
Developed as part of the Aurora series, this cultivar exhibits excellent uniformity and hybrid vigor. The flowers are tightly packed on sturdy stems, making them ideal for cutting and floral arrangements. The robust stems and compact foliage support the abundant floral display, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of borders and floral arrangements during its blooming period.
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Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 3-4 feet
Width: 1.5-3 feet
Foliage color: Green, deeply lobed leaves
Flower color: Soft lavender, semi-double flowers with white centers
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer, with potential for reblooming in late summer if deadheaded
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Average
Maintenance: Moderate; staking may be necessary to support tall flower spikes
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds; deer and rabbit resistant
