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11/12/99

Delphinium x belladonna--Belladonna Delphinium


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Height: 4 ft Spacing: 2 ft
Type: perennial
Flowers: Blue, white

Comments: Belladonna Delphinium differs from D. elatum by
having branched flowers spikes and by being shorter. In
most other respects they are the same. Grow the plants
where they will be exposed to full sun. Support for
flowers stalks should be provided before the stalks
sustain storm or wind damage. The parentage of these
hybrids is D. elatum x D. grandiflorum.

Propagation: Division done in the spring.

Cultivars:
'Bellamosum' - Deep blue flowers.
'Casa Blanca' - Pure white flowers.
'Pink Sensation' - Pink flowers. D. x ruysii

References for Cultivars: White Flower Farm 1999, Walters
Gardens 1999, Weston Nurseries 1999, Wayside Gardens 1999.


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