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Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue Dark Bee

Also Known As

  • Delphinium elatum 'Magic Fountains' [Blue/Black]

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 30"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue Dark Bee plant details

Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue Dark Bee is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue Dark Bee

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue Dark Bee

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Delphinium elatum ‘Magic Fountains Dark Blue Dark Bee’ is an herbaceous perennial that displays dwarf spikes of dark blue flowers and a center of anthers that look like black bees covered with pollen. No staking needed. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Compact enough to use as a vertical accent in the front of mixed borders. Great cut flower.

Gardening facts about Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue Dark Bee plant

How to Grow Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Dark Blue Dark Bee

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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