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Delphinium Dark Blue/White Bee

Delphinium Dark Blue/White Bee

Delphinium ‘Dark Blue / White Bee’ is a compact, clump-forming perennial valued for its upright form and rich deep blue flower spikes accented with contrasting white centers (“bees”) in early to mid-summer, creating a bold vertical display, with finely divided green foliage that may yellow and die back after flowering.


Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 24–36 in

USDA Zones: 3a–7b (best performance in cooler climates; may struggle in heat and humidity)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Deep blue flower spikes with white centers in early to mid-summer
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture


🌸 Landscape Uses
Perennial borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, mass plantings


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerances: Deer resistant

Plant type
Perennial
Height
18"
Width
12-18"
Hardiness zones
3–7
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom time
Early Summer, Mid Summer
Flower color
Blue, White
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Butterflies
Soil
Loamy, Well Drained
Shape
Clump, Compact
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No