Delphinium belladonna Cliveden Beauty seeds - Larkspur

Delphinium belladonna 'Cliveden Beauty' is a variety of perennial larkspur renowned for its magnificent sky-blue flowers. More robust and easier to grow than other delphiniums, this selection is particularly appreciated in cottage-style gardens or for cut flowers. The plant also stands out for its ability to bloom multiple times during the summer and its good resistance to the wind. This larkspur blooms from the first year. Use it to create beautiful bouquets!

A hybrid of Delphinium elatum and D. grandiflorum, the 'Cliveden Beauty' variety was bred in the 1930s. This perennial plant reaches a moderate height, about 70 cm, and its flexible stems are less susceptible to wind. It develops branched stems on which light clusters of sky-blue flowers with turquoise highlights and a white throat flourish. The flowers, approximately 4 cm in diameter, appear at least twice a year, in June-July and then in September-October, provided that faded flowers are removed. Its green foliage is beautifully palmate and cut and forms a beautiful ensemble with the delicacy of the inflorescences. The airy vegetation is deciduous, drying up in autumn and re-emerging in spring. The rootstock can withstand temperatures down to -34°C. This plant grows from a woody rhizome that plunges vertically into the soil, which should be flexible and deep enough to accommodate it.

Delphiniums prefer moist and rich soils, but they dislike having their roots in heavy, waterlogged soil. They do not mind harsh winters and thrive in full sun. If you provide them with good conditions, they will prove very loyal in the garden. The 'Cliveden Beauty' larkspur can lean on other plants in a border, especially grasses like pennisetum, lupins or polychrome euphorbias. It is a delicate-looking delphinium that pairs perfectly with clustered bush roses or tree peonies.

Belladonna hybrid delphiniums allow you to fully appreciate these flowers and will come up in the same place for several years, without the need to distribute slug deterrents every day.