Sharon, this might sound nuts but I think that Delph is fasciated. It sure is beautiful though! I love them all, I miss mine so much after murdering them last year.

Gorgeous, Sharon! Only my white delphs are blooming now.

What's with the fasciation this year? Weird!

Yeah I know Marcia, must be a fascinated year! Do you think its because of the global warming. LOL

Oh shuck Gil, I was hoping it wasnÂt but your probably right, so most likely it will come out normal next year. Oh well, I enjoy it while I can.

Thanks gals!
Sharon

Here's my delphiniums after last night's storm.

WAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Laurie I am waaaaing for you too :-(..I feel like shouldn't post some of my pictures after that..but life goes on..lol..
Astolat delphs
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My favorite blue
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another blue
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another 2 blues
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the blues could go on for several pictures..I did mixed pacific giants from seed 3 years ago and was blessed with every shade of blue with different coloured bee combos that I could want..lol..oh oh...forgot to size a picture of my white Galahad ones..this year I did King Arthur and Percival ones...savona

Laurie, thats too bad, I have a patch that's out in the open which is flat as pancakes too. But the ones close to the house are still doing great.

Savona, love those Astolat's!!!

Sharon

Here's a rush pic of my favorite delph. The mosquitoes were eating me alive. It's the only one left from a mixed pkg I started years ago.

North53, that looks a lot like Shauna's "Blue Jay" Delph from the weekly thread. Love the bright bright blue with the white bee! It's awesome.

Hey, Northspruce, I just went back and looked and you're right it does look similar. All I know is that this particular plant was far superior to the rest in the mix - larger, more vigorous and healthy and attractive. I also like the tight flower clusters.

I really like your Astolat delphiniums Savona. I'm going to have to find some for myself.

Syreeta

Wonderful delphs everyone! Guess I'll just have to enjoy everyone else's this year :(

Sharon

Here are just a few of my delphs.

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Sierra

Great pictures everyone. Sierra and Sharon just loving the last ones you posted.

Syreeta

Fantastic pictures! But I need your expertise on mine. I am having problems with mildew and catepillars eating them. What can I do to eradicate these pests and mildew? Any suggestions will be welcome.

Cheers.

Venuscat

Venus, Lois Hole's book says:
for mildew: water around the base of the plants to keep foliage dry & don't crowd the plants so air will circulate.

delphinium worm - late spring leaves will look like they are tied together - remove worms, cut off affected parts, or use insecticide.

I haven't had these problems yet, but have this nearly memorized as I am trying to get a large delph. bed happening.

Sharon I really like the lilac/powder blue blend of delph you have. The delphs I started from seed this year are starting to bloom..a few white Galahad ones bloomed in June which seems really fast..I am still waiting for the percival ones to open up but the King Arthurs are now getting with it
King Arthur and white Galahad beside it
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savona

Finally the Percival delphs are starting to bloom 8-)..savona
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Wow! Those are tall! Do you fertilize or is it just the specific variety?