4 most reliable varieties of delphinium: description
In this article you will find information about delphiniums, which are rightfully not only the most spectacular and beautifully flowering garden perennials, but also representative in their palette.
Delphinium: plant description
Delphiniums are inflorescences that are considered truly royal perennials. In addition, they have the most varied color palette among a huge variety of other garden flowers, which makes them special, unique and inimitable. However, all of this can only be achieved by choosing the right plant variety and providing it with decent care. In general, delphiniums as perennials are suitable for growing in garden plots, they can boast of their size, shape, color range.
In this article, we will dwell in more detail on the description of several of the most popular varieties of garden delphinium, which are in great demand among modern flower growers. Experience shows that these varieties, despite their relative whimsy, quickly get along in the open field, can actively grow, bloom and delight the gardener's eye for several years.
Features of the Bolklade variety
This delphinium variety is generally quite medium-sized, while it is very resistant to weather changes in climate, as well as to severe frosts or drought. The color of the variety is pale blue, which is able to demonstrate all the beauty and representativeness of the blue accents that gardeners make on their site.
The height of the flower is usually a little more than a meter, it stands out in that it has very dense, lush and dense foliage. The shoots are powerful, strong and persistent. Unlike many varieties, they do not fall apart, but look straight up, due to which the flower, of course, stands out from the general picture of the site. The shoots are crowned with slightly loose brushes, and each flower can be seen separately - it has a very beautiful, graceful shape. One flower can reach a diameter of 2 centimeters, the inflorescences are narrow, painted in delicate blue and blue shades. Flowering occurs from June to July, quite abundant. In fact, this variety is one of the hardy varieties, it is resistant to attacks of parasites and diseases. But still, one should not forget about the elementary possibilities of caring for the plant, watering and feeding it in order to enjoy the view of magnificent flowers of unusual color for as long as possible.
Delphinium varieties Atlantis
In terms of its characteristics, the Atlantis variety is very similar in description to the characteristics of the previous variety. The difference is that this variety is not that tall. Most often it is referred to the group of twin-hybrids, since it is very similar to the previous one in terms of flowering, stress resistance, and endurance in conditions that are not most favorable for a flower.
But there are several features of the Atlantis delphinium variety that set it apart from all the others. This delphinium is unique in its color - it is blue, practical ultramarine, luxurious. Shades and erosion are almost indistinguishable, but from the outside it looks very luxurious and aristocratic. The height of the plant practically reaches 1 meter, the brushes are elongated and delicate, they seem light and weightless. The greens are dark and dense, which makes the plant very contrasting and unusual in the combination of cold color with fleshy rich greens.
Delphinium "Piccolo"
Despite the fact that the panicles of the inflorescences of this plant are very short, nevertheless, this variety is one of the favorites due to the fact that it belongs to the species of abundantly flowering delphinium. Plant group - Belladonna. This is a medium-sized delphinium, its height is about 90 centimeters.It has airy, numerous blooming inflorescences in large quantities, which creates the effect that the bush is massive and heavy.
Despite its short stature, this variety is considered special. The flowers are cup-shaped, very beautiful in themselves. Clusters are loose and delicate, rather branched at the bottom. All this creates the appearance of uniqueness and truly aesthetics, which is often lacking in garden plots. Great for collecting bouquets from this variety or complementing compositions, since the flowers are very decorative and unusual in shape and color.
Delphiniums of this variety also differ in that they can be re-diluted at a fairly late period of time. The first wave of flowering occurs around June, but the last one can begin only in October. For this to happen, it is extremely important to remember about the peculiarities of caring for these plants. This species, in fact, draws a line to warm days with the last flowering, and the gardener can only wait for the next season to see the flowering of delphiniums again and how nature gradually comes to life.
Delphinium called "Berghimml"
The last variety of delphiniums that we will consider in this article. This variety belongs to one of the most durable and, most importantly, one of the most reliable and high delphiniums. Peduncles can reach a height of almost two meters (on average, about 180 centimeters). If there was a good season and care, then the height can even exceed two meters.
Bring beauty and splendor to the variety with the appropriate name, as well as the title of an elite, aristocratic and unique representative of delphiniums that belong to the Elatus group. It is also called the "garden giant" due to its height and the possibility of shoots. The flowers are simple, but beautiful and noble, have a blue tint and a white eye. The flower is about 5 centimeters in diameter. Despite the fact that the bush is powerful and blooms profusely, the bush does not lose its integrity, which is, of course, a plus. Its parts do not fall apart, do not lose their attractive appearance. Usually this delphinium remains on the site and decorates
the whole general landscape by its appearance. But you can also use it to create incredible giant flower arrangements.