Delphinium New Millenium Series
Common Name: Delphinium
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Ranunculaceae
Hardiness Zone: 3-?
Sunlight: Full sun
Exposure: Any
Soil: Fertile, humus-rich soil
Moisture: Well-drained, moist
Flower: Dramatic spikes (racemes) of blue, pink or white flowers above basal leaves
Maintenance: Once a week maintenance, Deadhead for 2nd bloom and bait for slugs. First year after planting only lets 3 shoots develop, cut flowers after they are done. Year two, leave 5-7 flower stalks
Landscape use: Mixed borders
Pest and Disease: Slugs
Comments: Stronger, chunkier and more mildew resistant than Pacific Hybrid Series, also flowers last longer.
D. elatum = Red Seal, plant is parent to New Millennium series but inferior
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Ranunculaceae
Hardiness Zone: 3-?
Sunlight: Full sun
Exposure: Any
Soil: Fertile, humus-rich soil
Moisture: Well-drained, moist
Flower: Dramatic spikes (racemes) of blue, pink or white flowers above basal leaves
Maintenance: Once a week maintenance, Deadhead for 2nd bloom and bait for slugs. First year after planting only lets 3 shoots develop, cut flowers after they are done. Year two, leave 5-7 flower stalks
Landscape use: Mixed borders
Pest and Disease: Slugs
Comments: Stronger, chunkier and more mildew resistant than Pacific Hybrid Series, also flowers last longer.
D. elatum = Red Seal, plant is parent to New Millennium series but inferior