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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