Bella Donna Delphinium – Delphinium X belladonna

Common Name: Bella Donna Delphinium

Botanical Name: Delphinium X belladonna, del-FIN-ee-um bel-a-DON-a

Decorative Life: 4-12 days.

Flower Color: Blue, Purple, White

Availability: Year Round

• Member of the Ranunculaceae (buttercup family).
• The parents of this hybrid are from Europe and Siberia.
• Related species include columbine, larkspur, monkshood, anemone.

• Plant height can reach 3-4 feet.
• Single flowers occur on a branched spike.
• Plant is classed as a dicotyledon, leaves not parallel veined.
• Flowers are not fragrant.

Store at 32-36F based on best available data.

• Delphinium”s petals have been said to resemble the bottle-nose of the dolphin, hence the Greek derivative of the name “delphis,” which means dolphin.
• The “X” in the species name means that it is a cross between at least two species having the same genus. In this case, a hybrid between D. elatum and D. grandiflorum.
• Good vertical accent or filler.
• Make sure stems are rinsed in tap water prior to cutting under water to remove excess debris that could clog the stems.