delphinium 'Cha Cha'

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A perennial to around 90cm tall producing dark upright stems in summer bearing loosely-held, double, frilly, pale purple flowers

delphinium 'Cha Cha'

Scientific classification

Species
delphinium 'Cha Cha' (Delphinium 'Cha Cha')
Genus
Delphinium
Family
Ranunculaceae
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun
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Distribution of delphinium 'Cha Cha'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of delphinium 'Cha Cha'

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delphinium 'Cha Cha' 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

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead spent flower spikes. After flowering, cut down all growth to ground level. If fed and watered well, a second flush of flowers may be produced in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by basal softwood cuttings or by division

Growing

Grow in a fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in full sun; shelter from strong winds and provide stakes or other supports. 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, grey moulds, sclerotinia disease, crown rot and cucumber mosiac virus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, earwigs, delphinium leaf miner, delphinium moth caterpillars, slugs, snails and caterpillars

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