Divide and conquer Nov 2, 2008
n Plants that may need division every two to three years: Bearded iris, delphinium, phlox, aster, monarda, achillea millefolium, centranthus, crocosmia Lucifer, coreopsis, geum hybrids, dianthus. n Plants that may need division every four to five years: Ameria, achillea Coronation Gold, astrantia major, geranium Johnson s Blue, lamium, rudbeckia Goldsturm, liatris spicata, stachys byzantina (lamb s ear), veronica, hemerocallis. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Coyote and Road Runner to anchor float Oct 18, 2008
Road Runner s plumage will be dark blue sinuata statice and light blue delphinium florets with legs decorated in yellow split pea beans. The float will have 50,000 roses as well. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
GARDENING: Greet cooler temperatures with color Oct 11, 2008
Standard cool season annuals include petunias, pansies, flowering cabbage and kale, snapdragons, dianthus, larkspur, foxglove, lobelia, stock, viola, dusty miller, alyssum, geranium and delphinium. Many of these will bloom into May, when longer days and the heat return. (Florida Times-Union)
Ladd, Wessell united in marriage (33) Oct 5, 2008
She chose an over arm bridal bouquet of white roses, Italian ruscus, delphinium, and stock ... Over arm bouquets of purple veronica and shades of purple and blue delphinium were finished by hand-tied white satin ribbons and crystal broaches, similar to the bride s.. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
A season for letting go Sep 25, 2008
Daisies, calendula, monkshood, yarrow and delphinium formed a floral display around two windows into the basket. Yellow devil's club leaves were added around the base, and dried dock flowers were woven in as well. (Anchorage Daily News)
Grasshopper problem is getting worse Sep 9, 2008
I could send you pictures of, for instance, a delphinium plant that was 8 and a half feet tall that is eaten down to the woody stems by grasshoppers. Not one leaf or flower left on it. (Montana Standard, MT)
Pull, mow or dig these beautiful late-blooming bullies Aug 29, 2008
Instead, they offer such environmentally friendly perennials as Blazing Star, Gay Feather, delphinium, false foxglove, lupine, lobelia, obedient plant, salvia, Siberian iris and spike speedwell. TRASH AND BURN: With small garden infestations, pull, cut, mow or dig the plants and then double-bag in plastic. (Anchorage Daily News)
Gillespie - Waggenspack Aug 17, 2008
A double ring ceremony was officiated by The Reverend Gerald Sevick before an alter decorated with white gladioli, roses, blue hydrangea, delphinium, lavender statice, curly willow and greenery ... They carried garden bouquets of blue hydrangea, dark blue delphinium, cornflower, lavender roses and statice with stems wrapped in blue ribbon. (Conroe Courier, TX)
ENCINITAS: City forming battle strategy against invasive plants Aug 4, 2008
"Here we have a pretty typical situation," said Giessow last week, as he stopped to point out dozens of pampas grass bushes growing freely on the south side of Encinitas Boulevard at Delphinium Street. "Nobody planted these here, but someone planted them somewhere. You get a breeze that takes up the fluff from the plumes, and it's out of control before you know it.". (North County Times)
'Instant' flowers and a backyard makeover Jul 31, 2008
Best for: The majority of plants that have both spent and new buds or leaves on the same stem, such as delphinium, daisy, yarrow, purple cone-flower, cosmos, and petunia. How: Pinch or use pruners to cut off the dead flower stem above the first new flower or bud. (CNN -- US)
What's blooming at the Alaska Botanical Garden Jul 13, 2008
Delphinium (Delphinium "Pennant"). Fringed bleeding heart (Dicentra eximia). (Anchorage Daily News)
Plan Now for Spring Gardens Jul 7, 2008
Tall mountain larkspur (Delphinium scaposum) Deep-blue, almost gentian-colored flowers. Can grow to 20 inches tall. (Suite101.com)
Resist urge to drop chemical bombs on pests May 30, 2008
Last week I urged readers to check their delphiniums for the "delphinium defoliators," small, green caterpillars with black legs and which sometimes have a black streak on their heads. These are, I think, the larval form of looper moths, Autographa biloba. (Anchorage Daily News)
Dead stuff can be nourishment for living plants May 23, 2008
If you must cut off the stalks of spent delphinium or raspberries or what have you, then cut them into 4- to 6-inch pieces and leave them around their mother plant ... Delphiniums: The delphinium-defoliating caterpillars are back. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Blue/purple --- delphinium, globe thistle, iris, russian sage, purple coneflower, marjoram, purple basil, lavender. Six garden designs covered all the bases in 1996, from a classic cutting garden to cottage garden and a cook's garden filled with herbs. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
- Tulip sales affected by fashion trends Apr 17, 2008
Between 2000 and 2006, tulip sales were up even as rose, chrysanthemum, carnation, gladioli, alstroemeria, delphinium and larkspur sales fell, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Fellow bulbs such as irises and lilies, and the similarly perky gerber daisy also sold in increased numbers. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Moth Spraying's Impact Worries Some Apr 15, 2008
Chris Pavlos, nursery manager of the Soquel Nursery Growers, inspects delphinium flowers from a moth. Chris Pavlos, nursery manager of the Soquel Nursery Growers, inspects delphinium flowers from a moth infestation at his nursery in Soquel, Calif. (ABC News -- Wire)
Birth Flower for July Mar 28, 2008
The larkspur has often shared its identity with the delphinium. The original Latin name for the flower was Delphinium Consolida. (Suite101.com)
Helen L. Beaird Mar 15, 2008
She was a lifetime member of the Delphinium Garden Club where her mother had been a charter member. She moved to senior housing in Kahoka after her husband died in 1996. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Study: Warming weeds out Rockies' flowers Mar 15, 2008
Larkspur (Delphinium barbeyi) has blue star-shaped, hooded blooms on thin stems that can grow anywhere from 3 feet to 6 feet tall. Aspen fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) has small, purple daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Warmer Springs Mean Less Snow, Fewer Flowers In The Rockies Mar 7, 2008
Larkspur (Delphinium barbeyi), holds its intense blue star-shaped, hooded blooms on thin-stemmed plants that can be anywhere from 3-6 feet tall. Aspen fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) is one of the most common asters to the region, and its small, purple daisy-like flowers have yellow centers. (Science Daily)
'Critters' get into household plants Mar 7, 2008
Some deer resistant ornamental perennials that are less palatable to deer include: Aster*, Baptisia*, Coreopsis*, Delphinium, Dicentra, Echinacea*, Geraniums, Heuchera, Monarda, Rudbeckia, most Salvia, Sedums*, Viola, and Zinnia. also drought tolerant plants. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
German Architect Hanada Wins Competition for Stockholm Library Extension Nov 17, 2007
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- German architect Heike Hanada won the competition to expand Gunnar Asplund's Stockholm City Library with a design she called Delphinium ... Delphinium is a skillfully executed proposal -- delicate, bright and with the quality of a new icon,'' the Stockholm city- appointed jury said in a statement. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Verbena Plant Profile Nov 5, 2007
Companion Plants: Verbena combine well with other butterfly attracting plants such as Dill, Delphinium, Echinacea, Solidago and Sunflower. Consider pairing verbena with other container plants for dramatic plantings. (Suite101.com)
Wedding: Jillian LeAnne Brannon and Taylor Aaron Stratton Nov 2, 2007
Large garden arrangements of summer blossoms including gladiola, delphinium, oriental lilies and hydrangea were placed in the chancel area ... Decorations included a large floral buffet arrangement of summer blossoms including gladiola, delphinium, oriental lilies and hydrangea. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Up to 99pc of seeds in packets 'are dead' Sep 28, 2007
A field of delphiniums ... The worst offender was Edwin Tucker and Sons Ltd. Results showed that 99 per cent of its delphinium seeds were dead with the other one per cent unhealthy ... Unwins also fared badly for flower seed germination, with as few as two per cent of its delphinium seeds generating healthy plants. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Plant, Water and Repair Sep 11, 2007
This perennial will remind you of Delphinium, but it has its own beauty. It grows about 30-36 inches tall and has a nice, dark blue flower. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Mysterious malaise kills gardener's delphiniums Aug 17, 2007
Q. Can you help me figure out what horrible thing is killing my precious delphiniums from the ground up ... Now the delphinium next to it is dying the same way ... A. All I can say is the crowns may be rotting, which happens to all delphiniums at some stage. (Anchorage Daily News)
Made in the Shade Jul 22, 2007
Their garden proudly displays the living mascot of the Corvallis Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon the native Peacock larkspur (Delphinium pavonaceum) found only in the Willamette Valley Benton and Polk counties more specifically. This plant is currently protected by the Oregon Department of Agriculture as an endangered species. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Last night's TV Jul 18, 2007
For every one I do, I'm going to plant something in my garden - not a tree, there isn't room, but maybe a delphinium or something, they still soak up a bit of carbon dioxide ... You don't know that I wasn't going to plant my delphiniums anyway, as part of the cut-delphinium business I run to supplement my columnist's salary. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Results for open class flowers and houseplants (A-15): Jul 14, 2007
Flowers and House Plants - Horticulture gements - Zinnia-less than 3" 1st - Jim Bembnister 2nd - Phyllis Olson 3rd - Pat Mathews 4th - Mary McGinleyFlowers and House Plants - Horticulture gements - Any other annual-must be named 1st - Jim Bembnister 2nd - Ruth A Preston 3rd - Phyllis Olson 4th - Jackie GuthrieFlowers and House Plants - Horticulture gements - Astilbe 1st - Jackie Guthrie 2nd - Linda Hunt 3rd - Peggy Sprague 4th - Phyllis OlsonFlowers and House Plants - Horticulture gements -... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Cottage Garden Flowers Jul 2, 2007
Plant Old Fashioned Flowers for Traditional Cottage Garden Style. Learn how to combine favorite old fashioned flowers of all kinds to design your own colorful cottage garden filled with fragrant roses, lilacs, peonies and more. (Suite101.com)
Gardening 101: get gardens looking good, yielding crops Jun 29, 2007
Perennials that thrive in Telluride include lupine, columbine, yarrow, poppies, delphinium, stonecrop, echinacea and nepeta. You can grow more than you think, Yvette Henson, Colorado State University Extension Director for San Miguel County, said. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
FMAAA Garden Tour 2007 heads up to the bluffs July 1 Jun 23, 2007
All sorts of varieties can be viewed, including blackberries, blue boy phlox, lambscomb, Asiatic and oriental day lilies, cannas, delphinium, Echinacea, caladiums, and gladiolas. The side yard contains peavines that dare you to try and snuff them out. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Floral design class, more than arranging flowers Jun 22, 2007
Bright orange sunflowers, grasses, moss, purple Delphinium and an assortment of colorful something or others, are spread out on one table as the small class of six move in on the selection. They have just watched Dempsey do a demonstration, and now it s their turn to try their own. (Westerly Sun, RI)
A home for hummers Jun 21, 2007
Yarrow, scabiosa, delphinium, straw flowers. OK, so some aren't necessarily hummingbird fodder. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Gardening guide| Jun 12, 2007
Plant seedlings like allysum, antirrhinum, Bellis perennis, chrysanthemum, cineraria, delphinium, dianthus, foxglove, gazania, Iceland poppies, lobelia, nemesia, pansy, primula, primula obconica, petunia, phlox, schizanthus, sweet pea, verbena, viola and Virginian stocks. Plant Lilium bulbs. (iAfrica.com)
Friendships bloom among the flowers Jun 12, 2007
There's a pond the couple restored and a brick patio Rob Kagler laid, edged by plants including peonies, coreopsis, delphinium and clematis vines that clamber up a latticework of strings attached to the garage by eye hooks. A path leads past two cutting gardens to a second brick patio with a potting bench that serves as a bar for entertaining. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Extension connection: Mosquitoes: NO! Hummingbirds: YES! Jun 3, 2007
If you want to watch them feed on flower beds, consider butterfly bush, trumpet creeper, delphinium, bee balm, salvia, sage, garden phlox, and weigila. There are many highly attractive choices for your garden. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Birch leaves say 'go,' but be careful May 18, 2007
DELPHINIUM AND COTONEASTER CATERPILLARS: Now is the time to have the bacteria that kill the defoliators on your delphs and the rollers on your cotoneasters. It's known as Bt and comes in several products. (Anchorage Daily News)
A Better Bloom? May 8, 2007
99 shipping) Light and dark lavender roses, blue delphinium, limonium, and magenta stock (23 stems total) presented in a flared square vase ... Those stalks of delphinium and limonium not crushed had dried, browned buds. (SmartMoney)
This year, break your addiction to garden rototilling Got moss? May 4, 2007
THINGS TO HAVE ON HAND: Messenger, endomycorrhizal fungi for vegetables and annuals, Bt for cotoneaster leaf rollers and delphinium defoliators, pea inoculant to add nitrogen-fixing bacteria to roots of peas, and organic plant foods to apply when you transplant. Don't wait. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tours offered during greenhouse open house Apr 27, 2007
Products for sale: variety of cut flower bouquets, including lilies, iris, freesia, tulips, snapdragons, gerberas, cut greens, delphinium and sunflowers, as well as bulbs for garden use. Tours available. (Santa Maria Times)
Your April gardening guide Apr 10, 2007
Seedlings: Plant alyssum, antirrhinums, Bellis perennis, candytuft, calendula, cineria, delphinium, dianthus, foxglove, gazania, hollyhocks, Iceland poppy, lobelia, ornamental kale, pansy, petunia, primula, schizanthus, sweet pea, stocks and viola. Copyright 2002-2005 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
How I fell for the Cotswolds Apr 1, 2007
He takes my packages, and because we are currently garden-mad, he buys a bunch of delphinium, larkspur, and foxglove for the schoolhouse dining room. We go into parish churches when we find them open. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Running a Seasonal Business Mar 29, 2007
Jan Axel, a long-time sculptor who took to landscaping after moving from Manhattan to South Salem, New York, supplements her Delphinium Design landscaping business with holiday decorating services. As a landscape designer, I found it got very slow in the winter, so a colleague and I started doing holiday decorating,'' Axel explains. (MSNBC -- Business)
Beauty on parade at Ball Mar 6, 2007
Glass, Eiffel-Tower looking vases held Black Magic deep red roses, Stargazer lilies, hot pink Ravel roses, purple Delphinium, Ruscus, Salal leaves and Boston ferns. Debs wore white gowns. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Liven up your late summer garden Feb 14, 2007
Plant seedlings like alyssum, aster, chrysanthemum, delphinium, dianthus, gazania, petunia, marigold, nasturtium, nicotiana, dwarf phlox and verbena. Copyright 2002-2005 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Rose Results: Which Bouquet Is Best? Feb 11, 2007
Arrangement "B" is from Dr. Delphinium in Dallas. It cost $114. (CBS 11, TX)
Southeastern Flower Show Feb 9, 2007
Alex Smith's French Quarter Mardi Gras party beckons with jazz belting from its gazebo, flanked by equally bold roses, delphinium and clematis. Sky-reaching scale. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Oh, how do I pronounce that strange-sounding name Feb 8, 2007
Many scientific names have made their way into the common name vocabulary: Geranium, Delphinium, Aster, Orchid, Penstemon, Anemone, etc. There really is nothing difficult about pronouncing, or remembering, scientific names. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
