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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.75m
max. spread |
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1.7m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Delphinium 'Blue Jay'
Other names: Delphinium 'Blue Jay'
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Genus: Delphinium
Variety or cultivar: 'Blue Jay' _ 'Blue Jay' is a clump-forming perennial with lobed, mid-green leaves and spikes of deep blue flowers in summer.
Delphinium 'Blue Jay' is: Deciduous
Flower: Deep-blue in Summer
Foliage: Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity: All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Contact with sap may cause skin irritation.
Delphinium 'Blue Jay' (Delphinium 'Blue Jay') will reach a height of 1.7m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation: Plant in a fertile, well-drained soil. Prefers full sun. The dwarf variety can handle some exposure.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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