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Delphinium 'Bruce'

Delphinium 'Bruce'

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LarkspurPerennialFamily: Ranunculaceae

Height: 1.8mSpread: 75cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Delphiniums bear tall upright spikes laden with intensely-coloured flowers. They're a traditional staple of cottage garden schemes, providing height and a touch of drama to ornamental borders. The flowers are loved by bees and are superb for cutting.

Delphinium 'Bruce' bears velvety flowers in a deep purple, with buff eyes. It's ideal for growing towards the back of a sunny border, and works well with flowers in other shades of blue.

For best results grow Delphinium 'Bruce' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Although their flowering season is quite short, delphiniums can often be coaxed into producing a few later flowers if the flower spikes are cut down as soon as the blooms are over.

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Delphinium ‘Bruce’ and wildlife

Delphinium ‘Bruce’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Delphinium ‘Bruce’ poisonous?

Delphinium ‘Bruce’ is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock