Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Africa
Western United States
Types
Not Available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, meadows
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Palmate and toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in making blue ink
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Delphinium elatum
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
अल्पाइन Delphinium
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Alpine Delphinium
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Alpine Delphinium
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Alpine Delphinium
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Alpine Δελφίνιο
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Alpine Delphinium
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Alpine Delphinium
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Alpine Delphinium
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Pinales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Alpine Delphinium and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Alpine Delphinium and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Delphinium and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Delphinium and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Alpine Delphinium and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Delphinium and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Colorado Spruce
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads and Colorado Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.