2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Delphinium Larkspur j p b ? These perennials add vertical strokes of rich color to the summer garden palette. Use stakes or plant rings to support the tall bloom - covered stalks. Do not cut back until early spring. However, they will re - bloom if cut back hard after first bloom. Blooms in June. Zones 3 - 9 unless otherwise stated. Aurora Deep Purple Tall spikes of semi - double, tightly packed royal purple flowers with white bee centers appear in spring on sturdy stems. Excellent uniformity and hybrid vigor. Height: 36 - 42”, Spread: 24 - 36” 033673 C1 $7.99 Cobalt Dreams zones 3 - 7 Produces strong, tall spires tightly packed with cobalt - blue florets with brightly contrasting white central bees. Height: 48 - 72”, Spread: 18 - 24” 021393 C1 $10.99 Dasante Blue zones 3 - 7 Produces the same large spikes of vibrant blue flowers with purple highlights and white central bees as typical tall Delphiniums but in a more com pact package. Height: 30 - 36”, Spread: 18 - 24” 023819 C1 $7.99 Delphina ™ Dark Blue Black Bee Dark blue - purple flower spikes with a white eye or bee. Removing faded spikes at the base will en courage repeat blooming in fall. Height: 18 - 20”, Spread: 14 - 16” 028371 C1 $8.99 Guardian Lavender Forms tall spires of double lavender flowers with hints of blue on sturdy stems with great vigor. It ’ s uniformity make these perfect for cut flowers. Early bloomer. Height: 48 - 60”, Spread: 18 - 24” 025237 C1 $10.99 Guardian White With great vigor, forms tall spires of glistening white flowers with white bees. Sturdy stems and uniformity make these perfect for cut flowers. Early bloomer. Height: 30 - 36, Spread: 18 - 24” 033674 C1 $7.99 Mini Stars If you love the look of traditionally tall Delphiniums but they are just too tall for your use, you are in luck! Includes a variety of purple, blue, mauve, pink, lilac, and cream colored flowers. Some have contrasting central bees and others are solid. All share a bushy, well - branched habit and strong flower stems. Height: 16 - 28”, Spread: 12 - 18” 033764 C1 $12.99 Purple Passion zones 3 - 7 Intense, deep purple blossoms with a purple and white striped bee. The densely packed flower spikes are produced on very strong stems that do not require staking Height: 4 - 5’, Spread: 18 - 24” 010971 C1 $10.99 Red Lark Stunning coral - red double flowers rising above a compact plant mound of lacy - green foliage compli ments the summertime flower beautifully, provide full sun for best color. Height: 24 - 27”, Spread: 15 18” 031913 C1 $19.99 Summer Cloud zones 3 - 7 Like ‘ Summer Nights ’, the flowers are vibrant deep blue but have a bright white center. It is more heat tolerant and has an earlier bloom time than others. Unlike the tall, spiky varieties, this little beauty forms a compact mound of well - branched foliage. Height: 10 - 12”, Spread: 12” 015281 C1 $6.99

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‘ Cobalt Dreams ’

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‘ Aurora Deep Purple ’

‘ Delphina ™ Dark Blue Black Bee ’

‘ Dasante Blue ’

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