Delphinium elatum ‘Aurora Deep Purple’

USDA Zone: 3-9

The AURORA series of Delphinium offers excellent uniformity and hybrid vigor with flowers tightly packed on sturdy stems. They form stately spires of flowers in early summer, over a mound of deeply-cut green leaves. This selection features tall spires of royal purple, semi-double flowers each with a white bee or centre. Excellent for cutting. Trim back spent stems to the base to encourage repeat bloom later in the autumn. Be on the watch for aphids, slugs and powdery mildew, all common problems with Delphiniums. Staking the individual flower stems in June as they begin to elongate is wise, to help avoid wind damage. 

Sun Exposure 
  Full Sun

Soil Type 
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH 
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture 
  Average or
  Moist

Care Level 
  Moderate 

 Flower Colour 
  Purple  
  White 

Blooming Time 
  Early Summer  
  Mid Summer 

Foliage Color 
  Deep Green 

Plant Uses & Characteristics 
  Accent: Good Texture/Form  
  Attracts Hummingbirds  
  Border  
  Cut Flower  
  Massed  
  Poisonous/Toxic 
  Specimen 

Flower Head Size 
  Very Large

Height 
   90-120 cm  
   35-47 inches

Spread 
   60-90 cm  
   23-35 inches

Foot Traffic 
   None 

Growth Rate 
   Medium