Delphinium — 12 species

Botanical species in the genus Delphinium recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Delphinium brachycentrum

Delphinium brachycentrum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a rich well-drained soil and dislikes water-logged soils. Requires an open sunny position. A very ornamental plant.

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Delphinium brunonianum

Delphinium brunonianum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a rich well-drained soil that stays moist in the summer. Dislikes water-logged soils, it is liable to die out in heavy soils over winter. Requires an open sunny position.

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Delphinium caeruleum

Delphinium caeruleum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a rich well-drained soil that stays moist in the summer. Dislikes water-logged soils, it is liable to die out in heavy soils over winter. Requires an open sunny position.

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Delphinium cashmerianum

Delphinium cashmerianum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a rich well-drained soil that stays moist in the summer. Dislikes water-logged soils, it is liable to die out in heavy soils over winter. Requires an open sunny position.

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Delphinium denudatum

Delphinium denudatum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Succeeds in most soils so long as they are rich and well-drained. Intolerant of winter-wet soils. Requires an open sunny position.

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Delphinium elatum

Delphinium elatum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a rich well-drained soil that stays moist in the summer. Dislikes water-logged soils, it is liable to die out in heavy soils over winter. Requires an open sunny position.

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Delphinium glaucum

Delphinium glaucum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a rich moist but well-drained soil and dislikes water-logged soils. Requires an open sunny position. This species is hardy to about -20°c.

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Delphinium menziesii

Delphinium menziesii

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a rich well-drained soil. Dislikes water-logged soils. Requires an open sunny position.

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Delphinium nudicaule

Delphinium nudicaule

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a rich well-drained soil. Dislikes water-logged soils. Requires an open sunny position.

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Delphinium nuttallianum

Delphinium nuttallianum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a rich well-drained soil. Dislikes water-logged soils. Requires an open sunny position.

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Delphinium semibarbatum

Delphinium semibarbatum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a rich well-drained soil that stays moist in the summer. Dislikes water-logged soils, it is liable to die out in heavy soils over winter. Requires an open sunny position.

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Delphinium staphisagria

Delphinium staphisagria

Family: Ranunculaceae

Cultivation

Succeeds in most soils and situations but prefers a rich well-drained neutral to alkaline soil and is intolerant of winter-wet soils. Requires an open sunny position. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c.

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