Delphiniums belong to the Rananculaceae family and have over 400 species. These tall perennial flowers originated from the North Hemisphere and African tropics. The Greeks called the flowers Delphin, which means dolphin, because the buds are thought to resemble the shape of a dolphin. The English call them Larkspur after the claws of a lark while others call these flowers “Queen of the Border.”
Delphiniums can grow up to seven feet in height. They’ve been used to create blue dyes and ink and for improving asthma. They are, however, poisonous to humans and animals. Ingestion can lead to severe illness, paralyses or death.
Aurora Blue
Delphiniums consist of spikes with many blooms on them, and these flowers have spikes of beautiful medium-blue petals and bright-white centers that make them truly stand out among other types of flowers. They are heat-tolerant and deer-resistant, but hummingbirds and butterflies love them. If you cut them and put them in containers or vases, they will attract a lot of attention, and they need full sun and partial shade to grow and thrive.
Aurora Deep Purple
The contrasting colors of this flower is one of the many things that makes it so unique. Like its name implies, the petals are deep purple, and it has bright-white centers that perfectly complement those petals. Best when grown in zones three to seven, these flowers grow up to six feet in height and bloom in early to mid-summer. In addition to white centers, some of the petals also have a narrow white trim, and they are striking when used as a border or edge.
Blue Lace
These flowers are unique because they have two colors on their petals: a light violet blue and a rose pink near the center that is also dotted on the petals. The leaves are large and deeply cut, and they perfectly complement the flower itself. The Blue Lace looks beautiful all summer long, and since it gets up to six feet tall, it commands attention regardless of where it is planted. Best when grown in full sun or partial shade, the flower is deer-resistant and very attractive to hummingbirds.
Blue Mirror
With finely cut, deep-green leaves and violet-blue petals, this flower is truly stunning. It grows up to two feet high and is, therefore, considered a dwarf plant. It has an unusually long blooming period, with blooms showing up from June to September if you deadhead. It does best in soil that stays moist but well-drained, and it looks fantastic in vases, containers, and as border plants.
Blue Nile
This type of delphinium has large, deep-purple petals with brilliant white centers and grows up to six feet in height. It does best in full sun and blooms from June to August, and it is deer-resistant as well. The petals have a ruffled look, giving it a touch of elegance, and the color is striking and eye-catching. Because of its color and size, the Blue Nile makes for a beautiful border plant and also looks great as a cut flower in vases and containers.
Centurion Gentian Blue
Blooming in June and growing up to six feet high, this flower has light-blue-violet petals and contrasting white centers, making them stunning in containers or vases. Thriving in full sun or partial shade, the flower is attractive to hummingbirds but not to deer, making it the perfect outdoor flower. It is great as the focal point of your garden, and it has strong, upright stems that call attention to it regardless of where you plant it.
Centurion Rose Shades
This is a unique flower because each petal is light raspberry in color with a darker raspberry color in the center. Between its bicolor petals and its striking white center, not to mention its double-petal look, it is quite striking regardless of what you do with it. It looks great in borders and edges in part because of its full, dense look, and because its colors can vary between different shades of pink, red, and lavender.
Centurion White
This type of delphinium is solid white in color and has white centers as well, giving it a pure, exquisite look. It grows up to six feet high and blooms in June. Deer-resistant and doing best in full sun or partial shade, the flower is of a double-petal variety that has sturdy stems and looks great in containers and vases. Planting them next to flowers with some color, such as red or purple, makes for an extraordinary display.
Dasante Blue
Growing up to three feet in height and blooming in June, this flower is striking because its petals are deep blue-purple and have centers that are bright white while also containing a hint of purple. Supplementing your soil with lime makes them grow even more magnificent, and, as long as you plant them in full sun or partial shade, you should have no problems getting the results you want. They also look spectacular in vases, containers, and even window boxes.
Diamonds Blue
Blooming in June and growing only to two feet in height, this flower is eye-catching because it has violet-blue petals and splashes of raspberry at the tip of each petal. The petals face upward slightly, and this flower makes for a great choice when you want a mixed container or something to plant in the middle or front of perennial borders. It prefers full sun and rich soil, and it is both charming and graceful.
Faust
Striking because of its dark colors, the Faust has petals that are deep violet-blue and deep purple on the outside of each petal, and a very subtle center that is the same colors as the petals themselves, making it truly striking and eye-catching. Blooming from June to August, this type of delphinium gets up to six feet high and, once you see it, you’ll understand why it has won so many international flower awards.
Guardian Blue
One of the things that makes this flower so unique is that it consists of bi-colored petals with a sky-blue center and a violet-lavender trim around it. It has white eyes in the center that have small lavender stripes, and the flowers are beautiful in vases and containers. Deer-resistant but much loved by hummingbirds, the Guardian Blue also looks great in borders and in cottage gardens, attracting attention wherever they are planted.
Guardian White
This flower grows up to 40 inches in height and blooms in June. It prefers full sun and consists of beautiful white petals with a subtle shade of light green in the center. The closely packed petals give it a unique look, and there are many ways to take advantage of this flower’s beauty by using them in vases, in containers, as bouquets, and as border plants. Its strong stems are another important characteristic of this beautiful flower, and it is a low-maintenance flower you’ll enjoy showing off to others.
Magic Fountain Cherry Blossom
This is a truly stunning flower in deep pink and flushed with cherry-red markings and veins, not to mention a beautiful white center that shows off its petal colors perfectly. It blooms in early to mid-summer, grows up to 38 inches in height, and is loved by both hummingbirds and butterflies. It is an easy plant to grow and is resistant to both deer and rabbits, and it also looks great in vases or containers.
Magic Fountain Lavender
A vigorous plant that grows up to three feet in height and blooms in late-spring to early-summer, the Magic Fountain Lavender has beautiful, dense lavender blooms with white eyes that make the flower truly outstanding. Also found in dark blue and sky blue, this flower is perfect for small gardens and people who don’t have a lot of space, and their dark-green foliage makes them stand out even more. They are also very attractive to hummingbirds.
Magic Fountain Lilac Pink
Growing no more than three feet in height, this flower is sturdy and has lilac-pink petals with white contrasting eyes that make it truly unique. More tolerant of heat than many other flowers, this one does not require staking, and it prefers full sun or partial shade to thrive. With a neat, compact habit and dark green, divided foliage, this is one flower that will definitely catch people’s attention regardless of where you plant it.
Magic Fountain Purple
Unlike other types of Magic Fountain flowers, this one has a dark-blackish center in the middle of beautiful deep-purple petals, giving it a dark and elegant look that looks great either in the garden or as an indoor plant. Part of the buttercup family, delphiniums are sturdy and vigorous, not to mention heat-tolerant, and, since they are short-lived, it is best to replace them every few years.
Magic Fountain Sky Blue
Like its name suggests, this flower is sky blue in color with contrasting white eyes, and it is a short-lived perennial that will need to be replaced every few years. It does best in places where the summers are cool and moist, and it is a vigorous and strong plant. These flowers also need to be protected from strong winds. The smart thing to do is plant them in a sheltered location.
Magic Fountain White
This flower consists of beautiful bright-white flowers with very dark eyes that give it a beautiful, contrasting look that is certain to catch people’s attention. Blooming in late-spring to early-summer, they love to eat and therefore should be given lots of mulch and compost so that they thrive and look their best. Hummingbirds and butterflies love them, but deer and rabbits do not, so you should be able to enjoy this flower for a very long time.
Marble Delight
Like its name implies, this double-petaled flower has a marbled look, with colors that include deep pink on the petals with a deep-violet trim, giving it a lot of oomph and making it the perfect addition to any garden. It also has purple and pink centers, and, since it only grows to three feet in height, it looks beautiful in vases and containers. Deer do not like this flower, but, fortunately, hummingbirds and butterflies do, giving you yet another great reason to include it in your yard.
Million Dollar Blush
Growing up to three feet high and blooming in June, this flower’s petals are pale pink and look extraordinary next to its white centers. If you place them in the middle of a sunny border or in a vase or container, they look magnificent, and they do even better in soil that has lime added to it. If you live in the South, the flower does best when planted in the fall, but it is always a low-maintenance flower that is easy to grow.
Moonbeam
The Moonbeam is dense and has beautiful pure-white petals with a white center, and it grows up to six feet tall. It blooms all summer long, and its pure white look gives it great ambiance. You can plant it next to flowers that are brightly colored in hues such as red and purple for a more dramatic look, and it makes a perfect border as well. Looking similar to begonias, this flower has a look everyone will notice, and you will never regret including it in your garden.
Planet Blue
Blooming from June to August, these flowers are a gorgeous shade of indigo-blue and have bright-yellow centers. Growing up to only 20 inches in height, they are considered a dwarf plant and look beautiful in containers, vases, and as borders. Best of all, they are low-maintenance and grow well in nearly all growing zones. Butterflies and hummingbirds love them, and, if you add lime to your soil, they grow even better.
Strawberry Fair
These beautiful flowers bloom all summer long and grow up to five feet high. Best when grown in full sun or partial shade, they prefer soil that has moisture but stays well-drained. Their petals are light pink in color with a wide dark-pink trim, and their white centers give them some extra ambiance. With sturdy, slender stems and graceful petals, this flower is likely just what you need to provide a little oomph to your garden, regardless of the state it’s in now.
Sungleam
Growing up to six feet in height and blooming during the summer months, this flower is a beautiful shade of white and has subtle yellow centers, giving it an elegant look that can make any area look more formal and exquisite. It is deer-resistant but attractive to hummingbirds, and it does best in zones three to ten. Its stems are sturdy and upright, and the flowers look extraordinary as borders or edges, not to mention in vases and containers.
