Delphinium
DelphiniumChildrenPoisonous
PetsDangerous
CareMedium
SeasonAll yearWinterSpringSummerAutumn
Cheerfulness and an open heart
Delphinium forms tall spikes of small florets, most famously in blue, a rare colour among flowers. It adds height and lightness to a bouquet.
Children: Poisonous if eaten. Keep it out of children’s reach.
Pets: Dangerous for pets: it can cause weakness, tremors and seizures if eaten.
| Meaning | Cheerfulness and an open heart |
|---|---|
| Children | Poisonous |
| Pets | Dangerous |
| Vase life | 4 – 12 days |
| Scent | No scent |
| Available | All year |
How to care for it
- Keep away from fruit; ethylene makes the florets drop.
- Use a tall, heavy vase and avoid foam, which shortens vase life.
- Separate stems gently; the tips tangle and bruise.
Did you know? The name comes from the Greek for dolphin, as the buds resemble a dolphin’s nose.
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AlstroemeriaSources: Child safety from UC ANR · Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants and National Capital Poison Center; pet safety from ASPCA; vase life and season from Floralife; meanings from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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