Delphinium
Flower Pictures of Delphiniums
Basic Delphinium Flower Information
Common Names
Delphinium, Larkspur
Scientific Name
Genus species Delphinium
Family Ranunculaceae
Types of Delphinium Used By Florists:
- Delphinium Hybrid
- Delphinium Ajacis
- Delphinium Belladonna
- Delphinium Volkerfrieden
History
The Delphinium family includes more than 300 species of flowers native to the northern hemisphere. They are often called larkspur because of their unusual spur-like flowers. The Delphinium has become a florist favorite because it is one of the few, large flowers that are actually natural blue.
Delphinium Flower Meaning
Heavenly
Astrological Flowers
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Birth Month Flower
N/A
Floral Design Qualities For Delphiniums
Type Of Use: Flower
Form: Line
Fragrance: N/A
Line: Straight
Silhouette: Dense/ Spike
Blossom Texture: Satin
Stem Size: 16″ – 28”
Blossom Size: ½” – 1″
Vase Life: 7-10 Days
Delphinium Design Uses
Delphiniums make and ideal addition to garden-style arrangements.Their shape gives them a nice look when they’re gathered in a simple glass vase, or even used as an accent to other garden flowers.
Delphinium Flower Colors
Reds, oranges, blues, blue-purples, red-purples, whites, ivories, pinks
General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
