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Delphinium Strawberry Fair - Larkspur

Delphinium Pacific-hybrid Summer Skies
Larkspur, Perennial Larkspur

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Three young plants ordered. I will only receive two after being informed by email. The two received show no sign of growth. The box was overturned during delivery. For one plant, I only find a dandelion and the other has no root in the soil. Gardeners, move along and buy what you see in garden centres but not online with enticing photos... you will have fewer options but will not be disappointed by these empty promises.

Elisabeth, 14/03/2023

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Delicate light blue flower spikes.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September
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Flowering time June to July, September
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Description

Delphinium or Larkspur. The Pacifics are recent hybrids remarkable for the size of their inflorescences, measuring 1m (3ft) to 1.20m (4ft) in length on numerous stems, 1.8 to 2m (6 to 7ft) tall.

Main flowering in June, with a second flowering if the stems are cut back as they fade.

Delphiniums are decorative with their cup-shaped, single or double flowers arranged in long spikes.

Most of them have fibrous or fleshy roots, sometimes tuberous.

Note: From March to September, the stems of our delphiniums are pruned short to promote better branching of the crown and achieve optimal rooting. This also prevents the stems from breaking during transportation.

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Delphinium Strawberry Fair - Larkspur (Flowering) Flowering
Delphinium Strawberry Fair - Larkspur (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time June to July, September
Flower size 5 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate fast

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Delphinium

Species

Pacific-hybrid

Cultivar

Summer Skies

Family

Renonculacées

Other common names

Larkspur, Perennial Larkspur

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Planting and care

Plant in spring, after the last frost in a sunny location, in moist, rich, and well-drained soil. Leave a minimum of two or three shoots on young plants and five to seven on already well-established delphiniums. During growth, water once or twice a week and apply liquid fertilizer every two or three weeks. Remove faded flowers by cutting the spikes at the level of the small side flower shoots and cut back the entire plant to ground level in autumn.

Tip: Embrace height with these giant plants that structure and balance the garden. The tallest ones will add volume and lightness against a dark background of hedges or conifers. Intermediate-sized ones will dress up tall flower beds, such as those with giant dahlias. Look after vegetation with regular watering. Watch out for slugs and snails.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich, light and deep

Care

Pruning instructions Support the stems in spring. Remove the faded inflorescences quickly to encourage a second flowering in autumn.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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