Thanks for the tip and the reminder! I always say I'm going to stay on top of this as my delphiniums grow, but usually don't. This year I will make a real effort.

I put wire fences around mine but they are only 4' tall and the delphs grow to 6-7' tall so when a wind comes up or rain they all and break. I guess I could try the tall bamboo posts and they 'guy-wire' them to the short fencing which is pretty stable. Good idea. Thanks.

I had exactly the same experience the first year I grew these, so that is why I started to stake them.

I am a first time delphinium grower. I tried unsuccessfully to grow them from seed. last summer, I bought a beautiful delphinium plant from the Lowe's dales rack. it survived the winter and set its first leaves. I will be ready with the bamboo once flower shoots start.

Do you have any recommendations for care and fertilizing?

Hi Andi,
I do not do anything other than staking my delphiniums. They seem to thrive here with little care, even though they are considered heavy feeders. I spread compost and/or composted manure every other year and that's about it. I'm sorry I don't have any further specific recommendations for you.