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Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium

Delphinium Cardinale

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Overview

Delphinium cardinale, or Scarlet Larkspur, is a striking perennial, renowned for its vibrant red, towering spires, reaching up to 6 feet. It sports lush, lobed green leaves and thrives in well-drained soil with full to partial sun exposure. Bloom season spans late spring to early summer. A hummingbird magnet, this native of Southwest U.S. adds dramatic vertical interest and a vivid splash of color to any garden design. Zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 11–11Type PerennialClimate Arid
Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium (Delphinium Cardinale) — It sports lush, lobed green leaves and thrives in well-drained soil with full to partial sun exposure
Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium (Delphinium Cardinale) — renowned for its vibrant redScarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium (Delphinium Cardinale) — A hummingbird magnet, this native of Southwest U.SScarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium (Delphinium Cardinale) — Bloom season spans late spring to early summerDelphinium CardinaleDelphinium CardinaleDelphinium Cardinale+17

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
11–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Arid

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Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium (Delphinium Cardinale) — It sports lush, lobed green leaves and thrives in well-drained soil with full to partial sun exposure
Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium (Delphinium Cardinale) — renowned for its vibrant red
Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium (Delphinium Cardinale) — A hummingbird magnet, this native of Southwest U.S
Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium (Delphinium Cardinale) — Bloom season spans late spring to early summer
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