Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Delphinium Delgenius 'Chantay'
Chantay Larkspur
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 18-24 inches
- Width
- 16-20 inches
- Foliage color
- Dark green, deeply cut, lobed leaves Flower color: Double mauve-pink flowers with white centers ("bees") on tall, sturdy spikes
- Bloom time
- Early to late summer, with potential for reblooming
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Average
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming; cut back in late fall or early winter
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer resistant
About this plant
Delphinium Delgenius 'Chantay', commonly known as Chantay Larkspur, showcases tall spires of double mauve-pink flowers with white centers, known as "bees," emerging from a mound of deep green foliage. This herbaceous perennial has a compact, upright habit with heavily lobed dark green foliage.
Blooming from early summer through fall, 'Chantay' enriches gardens with continuous color. Its sturdy, well-branched stems make it ideal for mixed beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Beyond its visual appeal, this Delphinium also attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, adding lively movement and energy to the garden.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
