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Magic Fountain Blue Larkspur

Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Blue'

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Overview

Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Blue', a striking perennial, features towering spikes of semi-double, vivid blue flowers with a hint of purple and white centers. It reaches 30-36 inches in height and spreads up to 12-18 inches. Hardy in USDA zones 3-7, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for adding vertical interest to borders, its blooms attract pollinators from late spring to early summer. Deadhead for prolonged flowering.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 2–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Magic Fountain Blue Larkspur (Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Blue') — features towering spikes of semi-double

Magic Fountain Blue Larkspur (Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Blue') — vivid blue flowers with a hint of purple and white centers

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Magic Fountain Blue Larkspur (Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Blue') — features towering spikes of semi-double

Magic Fountain Blue Larkspur (Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Blue') — vivid blue flowers with a hint of purple and white centers

Photograph: Kor!An (Андрей Корзун), CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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