About
Delphinium requienii is a member of the genus Delphinium in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae and is commonly called Larkspur. It flowers from June to August. The plant is harmful if eaten, so wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants.
About the genus
Delphinium is a genus of about 300 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. The genus was erected by Carl Linnaeus.
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In the garden
Delphinium requienii sits within the Delphinium group (family Ranunculaceae) and is sold under the common name larkspur. Flowering takes place in the UK from June to August. Because it is harmful if eaten, handle plants with gloves and other protective equipment and follow the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for pet contact details. Requirements vary across Delphinium species, so check the supplier’s notes or plant label for precise advice on site, soil and hardiness before planting. As a precautionary approach, allow good air movement around plants and consider support where stems are tall; these measures reduce physical damage and make handling safer. Remove spent flower stems if you need to manage seeding or tidy the bed. Use Delphinium requienii where its summer flowering can be appreciated and where access for safe handling is available; place it where spikes will be visible from paths or windows and away from areas frequented by children or pets. When buying, ask the nursery for cultivar-specific guidance so you can match the plant to your space and seasonal plan.
Plant details
Delphinium requienii size, habit and characteristics
- Toxicity
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Frequently asked questions
Is Delphinium requienii toxic?
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants.
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