Plant encyclopedia›commonName:"delphinium 'Pink'"

commonName:"delphinium 'Pink'"

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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with long stalks formed with divided green leaves and tall spikes packed with purple-pink flowers and a white centre or 'bee' in summer.

Scientific classification

Species: commonName:"delphinium 'Pink'" (Delphinium 'Pink')
Genus: Delphinium
Family: Ranunculaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of commonName:"delphinium 'Pink'"

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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 'Pink'"

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commonName:"delphinium 'Pink'" care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead spent flower spikes back to fresh flowering side shoots and cut back to ground level in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by basal cuttings in early spring

Growing

Will grow well in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season. It will need shelter from strong winds; staking may be necessary. See staking: perennials. See staking: perennials and delphinium cultivation for further advice

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