How to Care for Delphinium elatum

Korean name: 델피늄

A European native plant with tall flower spikes densely covered in blue and purple flowers. It is popular for garden beds and cut flowers.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Demanding
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Europe, Northern Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: flowering plant, imported, garden bed, cut flower

Care Guide

• Light: At least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil moist.
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
• Humidity: Normal humidity
• Temperature: 10~20°C
• Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer once a month during spring growth

Common questions

How often should you water Delphinium elatum?

Water regularly, keeping the soil moist. Roughly every 5 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Delphinium elatum?

It likes At least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.. You can grow it indoors. Use Fertile, well-draining soil.

Is Delphinium elatum safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Delphinium elatum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Demanding. Keep it around 10~20°C. Humidity: Normal humidity. Fertilise Balanced fertilizer once a month during spring growth.