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Drew Swainston

How to Revive Tired Delphiniums – 5 Tasks for a Second Flush of Flower Spikes

Blue delphinium flowers blooming in a garden alongside roses.

Delphiniums dazzle in full bloom, their statuesque flower spikes reaching for the skies like fireworks above flower beds. By August, the first flowers are usually going over, and the plants look far from their best. You can revive tired delphiniums quickly and easily to get a second flush of flowers in late summer or early fall.

To get delphiniums back in shape, gardeners should prune, water, feed, and treat any fungal issues. This TLC provides essential moisture and nutrients, and the plant uses them to produce new flower spikes to enjoy.

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