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Delphinium
Delphinium spp.
Ranunculaceae · perennial
Tall flowering spires that bring height and cool colour to garden-style arrangements.
SeasonSummer
ColoursBlue, purple, white, pink
LightFull sun
Care levelModerate
Vase life5–8 days
Best forTall arrangements, garden-style bouquets
Tall flowering spires that bring height and cool colour to garden-style arrangements.
About this flower
This Flower Diary entry is designed as a practical starting point. Flowering time, colour, vase life and growing behaviour can vary by cultivar, climate and handling.
Using it in arrangements
Consider the flower’s scale, form, season and colour alongside the rest of your arrangement. Local availability may differ from natural bloom season because commercial flowers can be greenhouse-grown or imported.
Botanical identity
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Delphinium
- Native range / origin
- Northern Hemisphere
Growing & garden care
- Light
- Full sun
Floristry & cut-flower notes
- Vase life
- 5–8 days
- Best uses
- tall arrangements, garden-style bouquets
Meaning, gifting & culture
- Common meanings
- open heart, dignity, positivity
- Gifting occasions
- birthday, congratulations, wedding