delphinium
grandiflorum
grandiflorum
Care level
Difficult
Unlike its taller relatives, this compact beauty produces an abundance of electric blue flowers that seem to float like butterflies above its finely cut foliage. Each bloom features an intricate pattern of inner petals that create the illusion of tiny dolphins jumping through waves, which inspired its nickname in many languages.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (-22°F - 77°F)
Fertilization frequency
High
Weekly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Narrow/Deep
Prefer a pot that is taller than it is wide.
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Features
Size & growth
Medium
Upright
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The delphinium grandiflorum can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.