El Delphinium gracile It is a herbaceous plant of the genus Delphinium popularly known as guinea pig, espuelilla or delphinium. It tends to be confused with the plant of the same genus called Haltertum, because they both grow in the same place. It is found in the wild, dispersed in regions of the Iberian Peninsula and also in North Africa.
Delphinium Gracile Care
Delphinium Gracile
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
3 - 7
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Delphiniums require regular watering, specifically during the dry summer months. Soil should stay just barely moist and never dry out, nor become soggy. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks. Apply a thin layer of compost in the spring as well as a 2 in.
Pruning
Trim back the entire delphinium plant to within 1/4 inch of the basal leaves at the base of the plant. Dispose of the old stalks and stems in a compost pile or bin. Severe cutting back in early summer may encourage a second flush of bloom, especially on perennial varieties.
Fertilizer
Apply a thin layer of compost in the spring as well as a 2 in.
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Sunlight
Light Requirements. part-shade, shade.
Soil
Neutral, rich, loam, clay, gravel/rock.
Temperature
Prefers climates with cool summer temperatures.
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Additional
The genus Delphinium has been long known for its toxicity in mammals.
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