Delphinium (Belladonna Group) 'Blue Donna'

Also Known As

Delphinium belladonna 'Blue Donna'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 36"
W: 12"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Delphinium (Belladonna Group) 'Blue Donna' plant details

Delphinium (Belladonna Group) 'Blue Donna' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delphinium (Belladonna Group) 'Blue Donna'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, repeat-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delphinium (Belladonna Group) 'Blue Donna'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This little-seen group of hybrids is derived from the crosses between D. elatum and D. cheilanthum. I use the belladonna Delphiniums in my spring and summer gardens because they are ultra blue, easy, keep reblooming until fall and they overwinter well. Good mildew resistance too! To three feet tall by one foot wide and nicely multi-branching, so they don't need staking. When the flowers are spent, just cut back to three inches tall, add a little compost and they'll be back in action. Lovely cut flowers, gorgeous with yellow or apricot roses.