Royal Knight's-Spur
Delphinium consolida
- Native to:
- Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krym, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
Picture taken by BerndH
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Delphinium
- Species:
- Delphinium consolida
- USDA Symbol:
- CORE2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple, pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions; prefers open, sunny locations
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 14–21 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require darkness for germination. Cool temperatures (55-65°F) improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.