RE: delphiniums/ lovely combination

Good morning everyone,

I just saw a very pretty combination on the way to work today in one of the
gardens I regularly take a gander at on my hour commute (I can hear the
signs of pity) ...

ANYWAY, this person had grown the shorter (about 2-3') dark blue delphinium
with the dark burgandy/red "Red Rocket" snapdragons.  Even though both are
vertical plants, they were quite stunning together.  I realize the snaps
aren't perennials, but they will often live over in my climate and are
readily available as an annual as well.

Anyone else see some lovely combinations in garden tours/spring roamings?

Susan Saxton, zone 6b
For mine is a little old fashioned garden where the flowers come
together to praise the Lord and teach all who look upon them to do
likewise.
Celia Thaxter

I AM in shape.  ROUND is a shape!


> -----Original Message-----
> From: GeneBush [g*@otherside.com]
> Sent: Friday, June 11, 1999 5:51 AM
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: delphiniums/ Conn. Yankees
> 
> 
> Hello Joanie,
> 	Delphinium X belladonna Connecticut Yankee has been 
> perennial for me for
> many years now. Getting ready to plant some more over in the 
> garden this
> fall. The ones I have had exist in the main bed near the parking area
> closer to the house. I find they are reliable for around 4 to 
> 5 years, but
> one does get seedlings as well in the mulch around the mother plants.
> 	As I stated in another message, they reach about 3 feet 
> in height, enjoy
> reasonable soil and moisture and a bit of mulch. Blooms always come in
> mixed colors. Never seen an offering of seeds or plants 
> wholesale offering
> specific colors. Single blooms in proliferation, good 
> foliage. Color range
> is from icy blue to lavender blue and into the deep royal purple.
> 	Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
>           around the woods - around the world
> genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
> 
> ----------
> > From: Jeaa1224@aol.com
> > Subject: Re: delphiniums
> > Date: Thursday, June 10, 1999 10:42 AM
> > 
> > Gene:
> > 
> > Is there such a thing as a compact (to 3') blue or white 
> single-flowered
> and 
> > hardy perennial delphinium? All of the shorter ones I've 
> seen offered are
> 
> > biennials.
> > 
> > Thanks, Joanie
> > 
> > 
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