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Description
Delphinium Elatum Mighty Atom is a beautiful perennial plant that belongs to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is commonly found in North America, Europe, and Asia. The plant has a tall stature, with an average height of 3 to 4 feet. It produces a single spike of flowers that can grow up to 2 feet long. The flowers are a beautiful shade of deep blue with a white center and have a distinctive shape resembling a dolphin’s nose, hence the name Delphinium.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Delphinium |
Appearance
Delphinium Elatum Mighty Atom has a tall and slender stem with deeply lobed leaves that are green in color. The flowers are a deep blue with a white center, and each flower spike can produce up to 50 flowers. The individual flowers have a spur at the back, and the petals are arranged in a distinctive shape resembling a dolphin’s nose. The plant blooms in mid-summer, and the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Care Guide
To care for Delphinium Elatum Mighty Atom, it requires regular watering to keep the soil moist, especially during the hot summer months. The plant prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. The plant requires full sun to partial shade to thrive. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7.
Common Pests & Diseases
Delphinium Elatum Mighty Atom is susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases. Common pests that can affect the plant include aphids, slugs, and snails. Diseases that can affect the plant include powdery mildew, crown rot, and verticillium wilt. To prevent pests and diseases, keep the plant healthy and avoid overwatering.
Habitat
Delphinium Elatum Mighty Atom is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is commonly found in North America, Europe, and Asia. The plant prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It is often found in meadows, along streams, and in other areas with moist soil.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Delphinium Elatum Mighty Atom grow in a container?
A: While it is possible to grow Delphinium Elatum Mighty Atom in a container, it is not recommended as the plant prefers to have deep and well-draining soil.
Q: How often should I fertilize the plant?
A: Fertilize the plant once in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Q: How do I prevent powdery mildew from affecting the plant?
A: To prevent powdery mildew, avoid overwatering the plant and ensure good air circulation around the plant.
Q: How do I propagate Delphinium Elatum Mighty Atom?
A: Propagate the plant by dividing the roots in the spring or fall.
Related Plants
- Delphinium grandiflorum
- Delphinium x belladonna
- Delphinium nudicaule
- Delphinium x cultorum
References
- “Delphinium Elatum.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed June 10, 2021. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=277205.
- “Delphinium Elatum ‘Mighty Atom’.” Plant Finder. Accessed June 10, 2021. https://www.gardenia.net/plant/delphinium-elatum-mighty-atom.
- “Delphinium Elatum ‘Mighty Atom’.” RHS. Accessed June 10, 2021. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/200987/Delphinium-elatum-Mighty-Atom/Details.
