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DELPHINIUM
Another old cottage-garden favourite. To get the best display requires some fussing over. Greedy feeders and loved by slugs. Taller varieties need staking. Results can be spectacular.
Genus of about 320 species of annuals, biennials and perennials found mainly in mountainous areas worldwide, except Australia.
Main delphinium, or larkspur, cultivars are classed into Belladonna, Elatum or Pacific Hybrid groups
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetBlue-purple
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Height60-90cm (24-36in)
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Spread40cm (16in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Perennial with toothed, lobed basal leaves to 20cm (8in) long and spikes of showy flowers
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sunShelter from cold winds
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowMost will require early support for best effect. To prolong flowering cut spent flower heads back to small, flowering sideshootsPests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, leaf miners, caterpillars, powdery mildew, crown rot on mature plantsPlace of originGarden origin
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Flower ShapeSemi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
60-90cm (24-36in)
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Buy Varieties of DELPHINIUM
DELPHINIUM 'Astolat'
lilac and pink with black eye
DELPHINIUM 'Black Knight'
purple violet
DELPHINIUM 'Blue Bird'
clear blue
DELPHINIUM 'Blue Jay'
blue with white eye
DELPHINIUM 'Bolero'
Highlander series. Double lavender-blue flowers with a cream centre. Good for cutting
DELPHINIUM 'Cameliard'
lavender-blue with white eye
DELPHINIUM 'Cha Cha'
Highlander series. Double pale purple flowers. Good for cutting
DELPHINIUM 'Flamenco'
Highlander series. Dusky pink double flowers good for cutting
DELPHINIUM 'Galahad'
white
DELPHINIUM 'King Arthur'
violet with white eye
DELPHINIUM 'Moonlight'
Highlander series - A form with double lilac rosettes which initially have a lime-green centre
DELPHINIUM 'Summer Skies'
light blue with white heart