Delphinium hispanicum

Delphinium hispanicum

Native to:
Afghanistan | Albania | Algeria | Bulgaria | China | Greece | Hungary | India | Iran | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | Morocco | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Romania | Russia | Spain | Transcaucasus | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Turkmenistan | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Delphinium
Species:
Delphinium hispanicum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Seeds should germinate at room temperature, without darkness; see http://www.delphinium.co.nz/Germination.htm

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society