Delphinium hispanicum
Care, watering, light and tips for Delphinium hispanicum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Delphinium hispanicum
Delphinium hispanicum, also known as Spanish Delphinium or Spanish Larkspur, is a beautiful perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Iberian Peninsula. It is characterized by its tall and showy flower spikes, adorned with intense blue-violet flowers, which can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is ideal for adding verticality and a vibrant touch of color to flowerbeds, garden borders, and Mediterranean or wild-style gardens.
Native range
Endemic to the Iberian Peninsula
Care tips
This species prefers full sun exposure, although it tolerates some partial shade in very hot climates. It requires well-drained, fertile, and slightly alkaline soil; avoid heavy, clayey soils that can lead to root rot. Watering should be regular during flowering, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged. A common mistake is not providing support for its tall flower spikes, which can cause them to bend or break in the wind.
How to save a dying Delphinium hispanicum
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning leaves from the base, soft and drooping stems, scarce or no flowering.
- First aid
- Remove faded flowers, check drainage, and space out watering. Move to partial shade if sun is too strong.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot or prolonged direct exposure to intense sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and conditions are corrected immediately.