Purple Passion Delphinium is a tall perennial with palmate dark green basal leaves and sturdy flowering stems that do not need staking.  The tall flower spikes are densely packed with royal purple double flowers with white bees that bloom through summer, and can continue to intermediately bloom through fall if deadheaded.  Blooms best with afternoon shade in Southern climates and rich, moist, and slightly alkaline well-drained soil. Toxic if ingested.  New Millennium series has improved heat and humidity tolerance.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Water regularly.  Protect from strong winds and storms with staking.  Deadhead to extend bloom.  Susceptible to powdery mildew, blight, crown rot, and leaf spot.  Watch for miners, borers, mites, and aphids.  Slugs and snails can do considerable damage.  Crown rot is inevitable if planted to deep or in poorly drained soils.  Water at base and avoid wetting foliage to lessen chance of powdery mildew.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Speedwell, Coneflower

IMAGE: BallSeed Inc, Delphinium New Zealand Purple Passion

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.