Plant encyclopedia›commonName:"delphinium 'Mighty Atom'"

commonName:"delphinium 'Mighty Atom'"

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A deciduous, herbaceous perennial that reaches to approximately 1.2m in height when in flower. It forms a mound of dark green, cut leaves and multi stemmed flower stems of large, deep lavender blue flowers and obscured black centres, in summer

Scientific classification

Species: commonName:"delphinium 'Mighty Atom'" (Delphinium 'Mighty Atom')
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: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of commonName:"delphinium 'Mighty Atom'"

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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 'Mighty Atom'"

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commonName:"delphinium 'Mighty Atom'" 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 main stem after flowering to encourage side shoots to flower. Cut back to ground level in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division or by basal softwood cuttings in spring

Growing

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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