Delphinium elatum
Dusky Maidens

Unsurpassable in the big-and-tall department, Delphinium elatum ‘Dusky Maidens’ is a dramatic perennial delphinium bred for towering spikes, strong stems, and seriously decadent bouquets. XL blooms in mulberry, mauve, and dusky rose tones are accented with dark fuzzy “bees,” creating a rich, romantic look on multiple 3'+ flower spikes.

Growing to at least 6' tall and 4' wide, this giant larkspur brings vertical drama to cottage gardens, cutting gardens, perennial borders, and romantic mixed beds. It blooms in mid-spring, then can reward you with a second fall show if cut back and given a little compost. The long stems are absolutely to-die-for in vases, adding old-fashioned grandeur and moody color indoors.

Plant Delphinium elatum ‘Dusky Maidens’ in full sun to light afternoon shade with rich, compost-amended, well-drained soil for best performance. Grown from seed, flower color may vary slightly. Explore more towering beauties in our Delphinium - Larkspur collection.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

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We cannot ship Annie's Annuals plants to P.O. boxes or outside the continental U.S.

Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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