Cobalt Dreams Delphinium brings a new strain of Delphinium that have consistently deep, true cobalt blue flowers along with improved heat and humidity tolerance.

This new selection produces strong, tall spires tightly packed with cobalt blue florets with brightly contrasting white central bees. In St. Louis Delphinium can be a challenging plant to grow due to its dislike for high heat and humidity. For best results keep consistently moist and give a break from the afternoon sun. Although perennial, many gardeners treat them as annuals, enjoying one season of flowers.

These English type of Delphinium are bred by Dowdeswell’s Delphinium in New Zealand and are hand crossed to produce the highest quality seed. These F1 hybrids have excellent form, strong stems, and a vigorous growth habit. They were selected for their improved tolerance of heat and humidity, while retaining their cold hardiness.

Plant in part shade.