delphinium

del·phin·i·um | \ del-ˈfi-nē-əm

Definition of delphinium

: any of a large genus (Delphinium) of the buttercup family that comprises chiefly perennial erect branching herbs with palmately divided leaves and irregular flowers in showy spikes and includes several that are poisonous — compare larkspur

Examples of delphinium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pansies, roses, daffodils, delphinium; her garden was a cascade of blossoms and color. — courant.com, "Marilyn L. Spencer," 10 Nov. 2019 So roses, delphiniums, chrysanthemums, daylilies, hydrangeas and tall phlox would also like that mulch of compost that the vegetables get. — Washington Post, "Cover your ground, for your plants’ sake," 22 Oct. 2019 Take the bridal order for bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and corsages of sunflowers and delphiniums. — Denise Coffey, courant.com, "NEPS Opens Full Service Florist Shop," 22 July 2019 Lawns, raspberries, delphiniums and peonies, spruce, birch and tomatoes. — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, "Love the warm weather? Your plants will too - but only if you water them enough," 27 June 2019 Roots Landscape curated a mix of easy-care perennials (hollyhocks, delphiniums) for an English-garden feel. 7. — Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, "How Edgewood Hall's Historic Facade Was Back to Life," 7 Aug. 2019 The blue is the color of delphiniums and hydrangeas, plant varieties found throughout the property. — Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, "This Former Party Island for British Royals is Now a Chic New Hotel," 18 June 2019 Blooms from the ranunculus, some from daffodils, an anemone dyed salmon and a broken stem of a blue delphinium pick up the colors and bigger shapes. — Lindsey Taylor, WSJ, "A Slightly Surreal Floral Arrangement Inspired by Joan Miró," 22 Feb. 2019 Then came the 17th, a Picnic at Hanging Rock–inspired display of sweetness and sexiness, set against a landscape of delphiniums. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Raf Simons Has a Peculiar Runway Show Habit—Have You Noticed It?," 16 Jan. 2019

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