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Sign up freeDelphinium elatum
flower
Bumblebees
ButterfliesAll parts toxic. Stake individual stems against wind. Cut back after first flush for a second bloom. Prefers cool summers.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Rich, moist, well-draining, slightly alkaline
Lupinus polyphyllus
flowerThrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Delphinium
