Delphinium elatum 'Cobalt Dreams' NEW MILLENNIUM™ series

Cobalt Dreams Delphinium, Blue Delphinium, Blue Larkspur

Main interest:

stunning cobalt blue blooms on tall flower spikes, long blooming season

Exposure:

full sun to partial shade

Soil humidity:

moist soil; well drained

Growth type:

clumping

Flower colour:

cobalt blue with white bees

Fragrance:

Non-fragrant

Flowering period:

June to September

Foliage:

dark green

USDA Hardiness:

zone 3a: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map

Mature height & width (max.):

height: 6 ft (1.8 m) width: 2 ft (0.6 m)

Use:

foundation, specimen, mass planting, cut flowers

Cobalt Dreams Delphinium is a gorgeous perennial from the NEW MILLENNIUM™ series. It has been bred by New Zeland Delphiniums. This new selection produces strong, tall flowers tightly packed with cobalt blue florets with brightly contrasting white centres. It was selected for its improved tolerance of heat and humidity, while retaining its cold hardiness. The foliage is compact, dark green, and deeply divided. Great for cut flowers.

This Blue Delphinium is beneficial to pollinator species, like bees and hummingbirds. Delphinium elatum 'Cobalt Dreams' is particularly appreciated for its long blooming season, going from June to September. Cut the spent flower spikes to the ground to encourage a second blooming period in August and September. Best grown in moist, organically rich soil in a sheltered location to protect the tall flower spikes from being broken by strong winds.

Main interest:: stunning cobalt blue blooms on tall flower spikes, long blooming season
Exposure:: full sun to partial shade
Soil humidity:: moist soil; well drained
Growth type:: clumping
Flower colour:: cobalt blue with white bees
Fragrance:: Non-fragrant
Flowering period:: June to September
Foliage:: dark green
USDA Hardiness:: zone 3a: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):: height: 6 ft (1.8 m) width: 2 ft (0.6 m)
Use:: foundation, specimen, mass planting, cut flowers