A very attractive plant with handsome spikes of semi-double brightly coloured flowers. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Delphinium Pacific Hybrids
A very attractive plant with handsome spikes of semi-double brightly coloured flowers
Category: Bi-annuals
Additional information
Generic | Delphinium |
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Species | |
Varietry | Pacific Hybrids |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | blue, purple, lilac, pink, white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1.6m |
Family | Ranunculaceae |
Spread | 80cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect, Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Provide support, Dead head regularly |
Border | Border, Cut flower |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails, Powdery mildew |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Requires support, Feed |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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