Gorgeson Delphiniums
By Greenthumb
- 30 Jul, 2009
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Delphinium time is here in Fairbanks. Here is one of the many stands at Gorgeson Bot. Garden. Any garden in town, will have these.
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Gorgeous colors.
31 Jul, 2009
Thanks. I loved these in front of this red foliage. They are all about 7foot tall.
31 Jul, 2009
they are just great!!!!!
3 Aug, 2009
Really a sight, big clumps like this. Thank you Aleyna. :-)
3 Aug, 2009
Wow they look absolutely healthy.After the heat we had , mine is drying up fast.I don't know if one is supposed to deadhead delphiniums or not???
6 Aug, 2009
Our city flower, thanks Rhodea. If you would like to stop them reseeding you could deadhead but it isn't required. Generally, deadheading is used to stop a plant from setting seed so it will keep blooming. These are a one time deal. :-) Our cool nights really help them stay in great shape for a month or more, unless a hard storm knocks them over.
6 Aug, 2009
Yeah, I got mine roped to bamboo -looking stakes.They're staying put.
are you supposed to cut them down in the Fall?Not sure.
8 Aug, 2009
I've been wonderfing that myself. Generally perrenials do better cut down once they go dormant after a hard frost. It does help keep excess moisture from filling the root system.
9 Aug, 2009
I suppose if I don't cut them down the winter winds will get them.I think I have to cut a third of the plant ...something like that...but also i heard that one has to wait til they naturally go brown or die back a bit in order to store up valuable energy for the winter.
10 Aug, 2009
That is a good idea. They will form seed as well and you could get some new ones. These are used by the city in many spots where i know they are put to avoid needing maintenance so I'm sure they would be fine to leave as well.
10 Aug, 2009
Naturally home grown huh.Good stuff!
16 Aug, 2009
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great combination.......
30 Jul, 2009