Delphinium is a genus of the buttercup family Ranunculaceae and is native to the Northern Hemisphere. All delphinium contains 'alkaloid delphinine' which is extremely toxic and will cause vomiting if ingested. Small amounts of delphinium have also been used in herbalism over the years.

Delphinium is an extremely popular cottage garden plant because of the elegant, tall spikes of vivid colour & is extensivlely used in cut form in wedding flowers.

On the wholesale flower markets fresh cut delphinium is available in three main varieties:

• Delphinium Belladonna – wholesaled in wraps of 10 stems and available from January through to September. Stem lengths vary from 60 – 90cm depending on the grade and variety required.

• Delphinium Elatum – wholesaled in wraps of 10 / 15 stems and available from May through to September. Stem lengths vary from 90 – 120cm depending on the grade and variety required. Delphinium Elatum is one of the most expensive cut flowers on the wholesale flower markets and can reach up to £3.00 per stem!

• Delphinium Ajacis – (Often referred to as Larkspur or Rocket Larkspur), is wholesaled in wraps of 10 stems and is available from June until the end of August. Stems lengths are usually around 70cm tall.

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