• Blue delphinium guardian blue flowers on tall stems against a blurred green background.
  • Deep blue delphinium guardian blue flowers against a bright garden background.
  • Purple delphinium guardian blue flowers growing in a bright yellow garden setting.
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Delphinium Seeds - Guardian Blue

Fully double bicolored blooms in blue and purple

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Challenging but Rewarding

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Delphinium elatum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 30 to 39 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Guardian

COLOR

  • Blue
  • White

Like a beacon of the early summer border, Delphinium Guardian Blue shines with deep blue and purple bicolored petals on strong stems that look incredible both in the garden and on your table. Mid-sized with strong stems, each stem is densely packed with fully double blooms. Guardian Blue grows in a neat, compact habit of rich green foliage. To encourage repeat blooming in the fall, remove faded spikes at the base.

  • • Prized by florists as an excellent cut flower
  • • Bred for uniform flowering and early blooming habit and early
  • • Performs best in full sun or partial shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 to 14 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 20 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Delphinium Seeds - Guardian Blue FAQs

    What is Guardian Blue Delphinium also known as?

    Guardian Blue Delphinium is also known as Larkspur.

    Is Guardian Blue Delphinium resistant to animals or disease?

    Guardian Blue Delphinium is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 3 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Delphinium Seeds - Guardian Blue

    These are a very beautiful and unique purple and subtle hint of blue flower, although the flowers on mine appear to be somewhat different than what’s advertised, I was still very pleased with these.

    Kaitlyn 4/5 Verified

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