{"product_id":"delphinium-requienii","title":"Delphinium requienii","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-container\" class=\"gmail-\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-ob\" class=\"gmail-tw-src-ltr\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-oSioSc\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDelphinium requienii is a rare, short-lived perennial that produces lilac-metallic flowers on tall spires.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003chr\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe flowers are orchid-like, densely packed and wonderfully lilac blue. They have a slight metallic sheen to them so they glisten in the sun.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe leaves are dark green, shiny, marbled and star-shaped.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003chr\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eUnlike many traditional delphiniums, this variety thrives in warmer climates and adapts well to dry, rocky soils.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eIts architectural height makes it a striking choice for borders, wildflower meadows, and naturalistic planting schemes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003chr\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e👨‍🌾\u003cstrong\u003eGARDENING TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e👨‍🌾:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003cul\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cul\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003e💀⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eDeliphinium are poisonous plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e💀⚠️\n\\n\u003cul\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eAll parts of all \u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tooltip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjb3rr2kJaMAxXpBdsEHep8IaMQmpgGegQIKRAD\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"larkspur\"\u003elarkspur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e species are poisonous, but new growth and the seeds contain the highest concentrations of toxic substances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe method of toxicity has been identified as neuro-muscular paralysis, leading to respiratory failure, bloat and often death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSoil preferences: fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eAs the flowers are delicate, it is advisable to provide shelter from strong winds and provide stakes or other supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n \t\u003cli tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSelf-seeds readily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target\" class=\"gmail-m1hag\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-kAz1tf\" class=\"gmail-g9WsWb gmail-PZPZlf\"\u003e\n\\n\u003cdiv id=\"gmail-tw-target-text-container\" class=\"gmail-tw-ta-container gmail-F0azHf gmail-tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003chr\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003ch6 id=\"gmail-tw-target-text\" class=\"gmail-tw-data-text gmail-tw-text-large gmail-tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"Translated text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eThe Tales:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\\n\u003ci\u003e delphis\u003c\/i\u003e means 'dolphin' in Greek - the buds resemble a leaping dolphin if you relax your eyes.\n\\n\n\\nIts common name in english, Larkspur, is a reference to the long tapering spur that can be observed on an un-opened flower buds. It looks a bit like a lark's spur. A little bit.\n\\n\n\\nThe ancient Greeks believed that the flower had magical properties.\n\\n\n\\nIn Medieval England, they went further - using the root of the flower to make love potions. How effective was this if the plant was poisonous? Hard to say.\n\\n\n\\nSome say they are willing to die for their love - perhaps the origin of the saying lies with the Deliphinium family.\n\\n\n\\n\u003chr\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003ch6\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\\nRequien’s Larkspur\n\\n\n\\nLarkspur\n\\n\n\\nLark's Heel\n\\n\n\\n\u003chr\u003e\n\\n\n\\n\u003ch6\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\\nCorsica, Sardinia","brand":"Delphinium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728218698101,"sku":null,"price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/DelphiniumRrequienii_Ensemble.jpg?v=1770823779","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdavenir.com\/en\/products\/delphinium-requienii","provider":"plant d'Avenir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}