Delphiniums, also known as larkspur, are one of the most beautiful garden flowers, characterized by a variety of varieties. This is a frost and drought tolerant plant, capable of decorating the site and growing well on almost any soil.
Features of caring for dolphiniums
Delphiniums are quite unpretentious perennials that do not require any specific care. If you observe a number of subtleties, these flowers will delight your eye throughout the summer.
First of all, pay attention to how you water the plants. Dolphiniums need a lot of moisture, but many gardeners make the following mistake: pour water on the leaves, as a result of which its roots receive little, and powdery mildew forms on the plant. Delphiniums need to be watered once a week, the optimal amount of liquid is one bucket. After watering, it is highly advisable to loosen the earth around them. Generally speaking, this is necessary not only to prevent stagnation of water, but also so that more air penetrates through the upper layer of soil. The main thing is not to overdo it: you should not go deeper than five centimeters, otherwise you risk damaging the root system.
