Blue Guardian Larkspur Flowering
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Blue Guardian Larkspur

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 30 - 40 Inches
  • Mature Spread 24 - 36 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

Blue Guardian Delphinium (Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian Blue’), also called Candle Larkspur, grows to majestic heights and sports stunning, richly colored, dark-blue florets with white center ‘bees’. Blue Guardian is a hardy perennial, growing in zones 4 - 7. Deep-blue blossoms make a lovely cut flower for floral arrangements or provide a tall, colorful display in your landscape.

This delphinium blooms from late May through early July; they put on a big show in early summer, and then give a second colorful show later in the summer. Bees love this plant; it also attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other important pollinators. Reaching heights from 30 - 40 inches and up to 36 inches wide, this perennial is lovely used in the midground of a cottage or English-style garden. As a bonus, it is also deer and rabbit resistant. 

Blue Guardian Larkspur Care

Plant Blue Guardian Larkspur in full to partial sun in moist, nutrient-rich, well-draining soil. Select a spot in your garden that provides a bit of shelter to protect them from strong winds and harsh rains.  Plant delphiniums so the crown rests slightly above the soil line to avoid crown rot. 

Remove spent flower spikes to promote another flush of blooms in late summer. Blue Guardian is toxic to pets, so keep these blue beauties in an area your pets won’t roam. 

Blue Guardian Larkspur Spacing

Blue Guardian Larkspur can spread up to 3 feet when happy, so give them plenty of room to grow. Plant them in mixed beds, cottage gardens, cut-flower beds, and pollinator gardens. Blue Guardian is fantastic as a cut flower in large floral arrangements; they also create a maximum color impact when planted in mass groupings.

Blue Guardian Larkspur Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Perennial
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 30 - 40 Inches
Mature Spread: 24 - 36 Inches
Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Blue
Flower Description: Deep Blue
Bloom Period: Late May Through Early July
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers
Brand:
Common Name: Blue Guardian Larkspur
Other Name(s): Blue Guardian Larkspur
Scientific Name: Delphinium 'Guardian Blue'
SKU:
1231003996-pc

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

4.5" Pot
 Also Know 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

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2-3 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 3-4 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.