- Partial Sun to Full Sun (4+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 5 Feet
- Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 7
Black Eyed Angels Delphinium is a celebrated summer-blooming perennial known for its stately cloud of white flowers held on tall, sturdy spikes. This tall plant reaches up to 5 feet high and features frilly white flowers with dark eyes. Large white blossoms have pollen-filled, black-center anthers, attracting plenty of hummingbirds and butterflies. The stems are completely covered in flowers for a stunning and beautiful display. This Delphinium blooms continuously from early summer through early fall.
Feature Black Eyed Angels Delphiniums in beds and borders or create a memorable mass planting. They look delicate, but this variety is bred to stand up to heat and humidity while looking fresh all season long. The flowers give a landscape a cottage feel and make a fantastic foundation planting or a standalone focal point. Their sturdy stems easily support the towering blooms. Cut the stems to display in arrangements. Pollinators also love the stunning flowers, but deer and rabbits tend to leave Delphiniums alone. Grow this beauty as a perennial in zones 3 through 7.
Black Eyed Angels Delphinium Care
The Black Eyed Angels Delphinium is easy to maintain and does best in full to partial sun. Delphiniums love the sun and require plenty of natural sunlight to support blooming and a balanced structure. Find a location in your landscape that receives 5 - 8 hours of sunlight per day. Plant Black Eyed Angels Hybrid Bee Delphiniums in well-draining, fertile soil that is slightly alkaline in pH (between 6.5 - 7.5). Water your Delphinium when the top few inches of the ground are dry. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy, particularly in the heat of summer.
Black Eyed Angels Hybrid Bee Delphiniums benefit from a monthly fertilization application during their growing season. Apply a balanced 10-10-10 water-soluble fertilizer monthly to help this plant put on height and set flowers.
Remove spent flowers to maintain a tidy look and encourage the Delphinium to push out more flowers; deadheading also prevents the plants from setting seed. This plant is an herbaceous perennial that will die after the weather turns cold. Cut plants close to the ground after the first hard frost, and remove dried foliage to help prevent disease. Put a layer of organic mulch over the roots before the first frost to help protect them from harsh winter weather.
Black Eyed Angels Delphinium Spacing
Black Eyed Angels Delphinium is a tall plant that will stand 36 to 60 inches high and 18 to 24 inches wide, so find a location that allows for their blooms to be in clear view. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart to create a dense wall of flowers for an impressive display. Allow about 20 inches between each Delphinium if planting in groups.
Black Eyed Angels Delphinium Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (4+ Hours Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 5 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: N/A |
| Bloom Period: Summer, Fall |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Black Eyed Angels Delphinium |
| Other Name(s): Black Eyed Angels |
| Scientific Name: Delphinium Black Eyed Angels |
- SKU:
- DELBA
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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