Overview
Delphinium 'Angela Rowe' is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium 'Angela Rowe' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include beds, borders and cut flowers.
About
Delphinium 'Angela Rowe' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar belonging to the Delphinium genus, known for its clump-forming, upright habit and divided green leaves. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, requiring full sun exposure and shelter from wind, making it suitable for south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is best grown in moist but well-drained conditions. 'Angela Rowe' is ideal for beds, borders, and cut flowers, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is typically by basal cuttings in early spring, and tall varieties benefit from staking and mulching in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Delphinium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Delphinium 'Angela Rowe' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, upright
- Foliage
- Divided green leaves
- Suggested uses
- Beds, borders, cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Delphinium 'Angela Rowe'
- Propagation
- Basal cuttings in early spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, earwigs, delphinium leaf miner, delphinium moth caterpillars, slugs, snails, caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, delphinium black blotch, crown rot, viruses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Delphinium 'Angela Rowe'?
Delphinium 'Angela Rowe' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Angela Rowe' need?
Delphinium 'Angela Rowe' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Angela Rowe' hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Angela Rowe' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Delphinium 'Angela Rowe'?
Basal cuttings in early spring.
More in the Delphinium genus
- Delphinium 'Blue Bell'
- Delphinium 'Ailsa'
- Delphinium 'Alison Claire'
- Delphinium 'Ambrose Woods'
- Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield'
- Delphinium 'Anne Page'
- Delphinium 'Ariel Blue'
- Delphinium 'Arnold Bocklin'