Delphinium elatum 'Cobalt Dreams'

Also Known As

Delphinium elatum x 'Cobalt Dreams'
Cobalt Dreams Delphinium

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 2'

planting zones

3a-10b

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Delphinium elatum 'Cobalt Dreams' plant details

Delphinium elatum 'Cobalt Dreams' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delphinium elatum 'Cobalt Dreams'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delphinium elatum 'Cobalt Dreams'

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

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

When you need drama....Spires of royal blue florets on sturdy 6' stems in late spring and early summer. 'Cobalt Dreams' is one of the Millenium series Delphiniums bred for vigor, disease resistant, and more heat tolerance by Dowdewell Nursery of New Zealand. Grow delphinium in rich well drained soil with even watering during the growing season. Delphinium luxuriate in cool summer areas.

By: Avant Gardens

New Millenium™. Terry Dowdeswell in New Zealand has outdone himself with his new hand pollinated hybrid delphinium. Its strong stems easily hold aloft the many spires of densely clustered florets of cobalt blue with white bees. Bred for increased vigor and heat tolerance, and hummingbirds love it! Provide rich, well-drained soil and a mulch of compost away from crowns.