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'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium

Delphinium elatum

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Overview

The Delphinium elatum 'Violets are Blue' is an upright perennial with violet-blue flower spires accented by white bees and fresh green foliage. It grows 30-36 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, offering sturdy midsize height for borders or containers. Plant in part sun to sun with rich, alkaline, well-drained soil and average moisture. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-7.

Water Medium
'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium (Delphinium elatum) — It grows 30-36 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, offering sturdy midsize height for borders or
'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium (Delphinium elatum) — commonly referred to as 'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium (Delphinium elatum) — this upright selection is prized for its vivid violet-blue flower spires'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium (Delphinium elatum) — Plant in part sun to sun with rich, alkaline, well-drained soil and average moisture'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium (Delphinium elatum) — Part of the Proven Winners® collectionDelphinium elatumDelphinium elatum+18

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2.5–3 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Ranunculaceae

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'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium (Delphinium elatum) — It grows 30-36 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, offering sturdy midsize height for borders or
'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium (Delphinium elatum) — commonly referred to as 'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium
'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium (Delphinium elatum) — this upright selection is prized for its vivid violet-blue flower spires
'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium (Delphinium elatum) — Plant in part sun to sun with rich, alkaline, well-drained soil and average moisture
'Violets are Blue' Hybrid Bee Delphinium (Delphinium elatum) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection
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