commonName:"delphinium 'Schildknappe'"
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A deciduous, herbaceous perennial that reaches to 170cm in height when in flower. It forms a mound of dark green, divided leaves and elegant spires of brilliant, purplish blue flowers with contrasting white centres, in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- commonName:"delphinium 'Schildknappe'" (Delphinium 'Schildknappe')
- Genus
- Delphinium
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of commonName:"delphinium 'Schildknappe'"
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of commonName:"delphinium 'Schildknappe'"
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commonName:"delphinium 'Schildknappe'" care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead spent flower spikes back to fresh flowering side shoots and cut back to ground level in late autumn.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or by basal softwood cuttings in spring or Propagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow 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. 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, delphinium black blotch, crown rot and viruses
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, leaf miners and caterpillars
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