Delphiniums for a Blue Poolside Garden in Virginia: Sources and Companions

You're in Virginia (likely Zone 7) with a sunny poolside and want delphiniums to echo the water's blue. Perfect site — delphiniums demand full sun, rich soil, and excellent drainage.

Source the Best Genetics

• Graceful Gardens (gracefulgardens.com) — Specializes in New Zealand hybrid delphiniums (taller, stronger, more colors). Buy plants first; seed is expensive.
• Bloom time: Father's Day season (June) — perfect for pool opening.

Design: Blue + White = Pop

• Base with white petunias and sweet alyssum (fragrant at night).
• Blue looks electric against white.

Extend the Blue Season

• Larkspur (annual delphinium) — Takes over when perennials fade. Shorter, same blue.
• Bachelor buttons (Centaurea cyanus) — Vivid blue, easy annual.
• Heavenly Blue morning glory — Vine for fence/trellis.
• Blue lobelia — Edging, shade-tolerant.

Night Fragrance Bonus

• Nicotiana alata — Greenish-white, incredible night scent. Won't compete visually.
• Perfect for midnight swims.

All Available at Graceful Gardens

Order now for spring planting. Stake delphiniums at planting (they will flop).

Iced tea's on you — I'll bring the blue.