Delphinium elatum 'Chocolate'

Has anyone grown this plant? I planted three today and am anxious to see how they perform.

From the Seattle Times:

A shadowy English delphinium in deep, dark shades heads the pack of new ebony plants. Delphinium elatum 'Chocolate' has real garden impact. Its flower spikes reach 6 to 8 feet high, bloom June into July and again in the fall. The flowers are a chocolate-sundae blend of colors from cherry pink through cream to semi-sweet chocolate tones.

No I haven't but it sounds like I want to! Does it sound like it will grow on the coast in Southern California? Where did you get it from? I think I need that plant.

Gosh, not sure how well it would grow in your area. I'm in the Pacific NorthWET. Are you able to grow other delphiniums successfully? They can usually be grown as long as it's not too hot or humid. A good thick mulch will help keep the roots moist and cool and if it's quite hot, some shade might help. They take a bit of pampering even here and they like that elusive commodity: the rich, moist well-drained soil.

The plants are a Log House exclusive ( www.loghouseplants.com ). From their webpage, it looks like Premier Color in Fallbrook would be your closest retailer. I was able to purchase mine directly from LHP even though they are a wholesale nursery as they had a small booth at a garden event I attended this past weekend.

Good luck if you try them and let me know how they perform. I'll do the same.

Keep yer knees in the dirt !
Granny

I am live in asia.Is the condition of this place is suitable for this plant.

Asia is a pretty large area, can you be more specific?

Asia is a pretty large area, can you be more specific?