Delphinium Terry

Terry delphinium is a representative of the Buttercup family. You can find various versions of why the plant is called that way. One of the versions says that the unopened flowers resemble a dolphin. Another version says that the name of the plant comes from the name of one of the Greek cities - Delphi. Also, this plant has other names - spur or larkspur. Gardeners fell in love with this culture for the variety of species and varieties, different colors, as well as for the fact that the plant has a long peduncle, which is especially spectacular.

Delphinium Terry perennial: variety description

Terry delphinium is a perennial plant, the height of which can vary from 50 cm to 2 m, but hybrids with a lower height were also bred by breeders. The culture is distinguished by a developed rhizome, which has the property of rapid growth. The crop is characterized by thick and sturdy stems. Leaves are dense, green in color, capable of covering the base at the stem. Double flowers, have a large number of petals. The diameter of the flowers can be up to 10 cm.

Varieties and types of plants

It is customary to distinguish two main types of plants: annual and perennial. The cultivation of annual plants has been carried out since the middle of the 16th century. The most popular are Delphinium field and Ajax. The field can have a height of about 2 m, has a large color variety, has terry varietal solutions in its presence:

• The flowers are bluish with a white core.
• Delphinium pink terry Gentle pink shade, reminiscent of a light blush.
• Dark blue hue.
• Delphinium Ajax terry can be medium, short (up to 50 cm in height). Perennials appeared in the 19th century. Breeders have bred terry plants - perennials of blue, lavender and purple colors. Today the palette of colors reaches 800 colors. Perennial plants such as Muffin, Scottish, New Zealand terry delphiniums are especially popular. The following popular varieties can be distinguished:
• Princess Caroline is a lilac color.
• Delphinium white terry Snow lace - white.

Delphinium white terry: photo

• Pink butterfly is a pale pink shade.

Perennial Delphinium Terry: planting and care

The correct growth and development of a plant depends entirely on the kind of care you provide to the plant. The plant loves good lighting, no winds, fertile soil, no stagnant moisture. The plant can be propagated in various ways: cuttings, seeds and dividing the bush. 2 years after planting the plant, numerous shoots must be planted. The easiest and cheapest way is to grow a plant using seeds. The seeds of the perennial terry delphinium must be sown for seedlings in February, the soil must be prepared in advance, which should include: land from the site, peat, humus and sifted sand (2: 2: 2: 1). Seeds of perennial terry delphinium are scattered over the entire surface of the soil, adding a substrate is necessary from above. Then water it. It will be better if you spray with water, cover with a lid, and on top with a black cloth. The emergence of seedlings is possible at a temperature of about 15 degrees. With the arrival of May, you can start hardening the seedlings by taking them out into the street air, and after all the frosts have passed, you can dive the seedlings into the soil.If you are going to plant several plants, then the distance between them should be about 50 cm. When the height of the plant reaches 50 cm, you need to place several supports with it and tie the stem with a soft and elastic rope. During the period of active growth, the perennial terry delphinium needs about 6 buckets of water for each plant. With the onset of the flowering period, the plant needs fertilization.

Diseases and insect pests

Perennial Delphinium Terry: photo of the variety

Common diseases include powdery mildew, which is characterized by the presence of white bloom on the leaves. Black spot is characterized by the presence of small black spots. Ring spot. If you notice the presence of white bloom, then it is necessary to process it using a foundation solution. Tetracycline solution has proven itself well against black spot. Unfortunately, there are no drugs against ring spot, the plant must be removed along with the roots. If you provide the right care, then the plant will be able to please you with its two-time flowering, which will fall in June and August. You will notice how your site will be transformed, how new bright colors will appear on it.