Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Africa
  
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
  
Habitat
gardens, meadows
  
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Palmate and toothed
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Sandy
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
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
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
  
Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
  
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
  
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used in making blue ink
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
  
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Delphinium elatum
  
Buxus sempervirens
  
Common Name
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
  
English boxwood
  
In Hindi
अल्पाइन Delphinium
  
European boxwood
  
In German
Alpine Delphinium
  
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
  
In French
Alpine Delphinium
  
Buis commun
  
In Spanish
Alpine Delphinium
  
boj común
  
In Greek
Alpine Δελφίνιο
  
European boxwood
  
In Portuguese
Alpine Delphinium
  
Buxo
  
In Polish
Alpine Delphinium
  
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
  
In Latin
Alpine Delphinium
  
European boxwood
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Buxales
  
Family
Ranunculaceae
  
Buxaceae
  
Genus
Delphinium
  
Buxus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Alpine Delphinium and English Boxwood
Season and care of Alpine Delphinium and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Delphinium and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Delphinium and English Boxwood Physical Information
Alpine Delphinium and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Delphinium and English Boxwood are as follows:
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Delphinium and English Boxwood
Care of Alpine Delphinium and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.