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Delphinium 'Guardian Lavender'

Also Known As

  • Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Lavender'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 30"-40"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Delphinium 'Guardian Lavender' plant details

Delphinium 'Guardian Lavender' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delphinium 'Guardian Lavender'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 30 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delphinium 'Guardian Lavender'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Uniform and fast-growing, mid-size and strong: opulent lavender spikes bloom May to September. It's a great cut flower, and cutting will encourage it to rebloom. The more the better! Minimum temperature: -40 °F

Gardening facts about Delphinium 'Guardian Lavender' plant

How to Grow Delphinium 'Guardian Lavender'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • green
    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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