Product Description
Delphinium elatum 'Moonlight Blues'Common Name: Delphinium-Hybrid Bee; Series Name: New Millennium Hybrids.
Zone: 3 to 7.
Full Sun to part shade.
Height: 30 to 36 inches tall, spread 18 to 24 inches.
Moderate growth, herbaceous perennial clump-forming plant.
This petite new seed strain measures in at just 2.5 to 3 feet tall in full bloom. Stunning sky blue flowers with the slightest hint of pink have perfectly contrasting dark bees. The color of the bee ranges from black to brown to blue striped and it really adds some pop to these cool blue blossoms.
After the main spike is finished blooming, trim it off and watch many side shoots develop and bloom just as beautifully as the first. The extra flower stems help to prolong the bloom time and to give the plant its bushy appearance. The foliage of this variety tends to be a bit lighter green than others in the series, but is just as robust and healthy.
A member of the New Millennium Hybrids these F1 hybrids have excellent form, strong stems, and a vigorous growth habit. They were selected for their improved tolerance of heat and humidity, while retaining their cold hardiness.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
