Delphinium elatum 'Blushing Brides' (New Millennium Series)
delphinium 'Blushing Brides'
A clump-forming perennial to 1.8m high in flower, with palmately lobed and toothed green leaves. Tall spikes bear flowers in shades of rose and pale pink with brown 'eyes', in early to mid summer
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Delphinium can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with palmately lobed basal leaves and showy bowl-shaped flowers in spikes, racemes or panicles
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from strong winds and provide support (see staking: perennials). Divide every 2-5 years to maintain vigour. See staking: perennials and delphinium cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division or by basal softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead main stem after flowering to encourage side shoots to flower. Cut back to ground level in autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, leaf miners and caterpillars, including swift moth caterpillar
Diseases
May be susceptible to delphinium black blotch, grey moulds, crown rot (on mature plants) and occasionally cucumber mosaic virus. Powdery mildews may be a problem in periods of drought and in sites with poor air flow
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