Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Delphinium elatum 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue White Bee'
Magic Fountains Dark Blue White Bee Larkspur
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 28-36 inches
- Width
- 14-24 inches
- Flower color
- Dark blue petals with contrasting white central "bee"
- Foliage color
- Deeply cut, dark green leaves
- Bloom time
- Early to late summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Medium
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; resistant to deer and rabbits
About this plant
Delphinium elatum 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue White Bee' is an herbaceous perennial known for its dense spikes of dark royal-blue flowers, each featuring a central cluster of white anthers that resemble bees. This compact variety typically does not require staking, making it ideal for smaller gardens and containers.
Blooming primarily in early to mid-summer, this delphinium attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding dynamic life to garden spaces. Originating from breeding programs aimed at producing shorter, more manageable delphiniums, the 'Magic Fountains' series offers the elegance of traditional taller varieties without the need for extensive support.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
