Delphinium cardinale
Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium
Description
This 3'-6' perennial has a hot, red colored flower, about 4" long. This California native blooms in late spring to early summer. It loves the heat but it's best not to water it during the summer. Hummingbirds are attracted to Delphinium. Cut flowers are lovely.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.