Overview
Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield' is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield' 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 'Ann Woodfield' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Delphinium genus, known for its clump-forming, upright habit and divided green leaves. This plant produces prominent, bowl-shaped flowers arranged in spikes during spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in full sun and sheltered from wind on south, west, or east-facing aspects. Suitable for beds, borders, and cut flowers, it benefits from staking and mulching in spring, with propagation by basal cuttings in early 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 'Ann Woodfield' 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 'Ann Woodfield'
- 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 'Ann Woodfield'?
Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield' need?
Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield' hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield' 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 'Ann Woodfield'?
Basal cuttings in early spring.
More in the Delphinium genus
- Delphinium 'Blue Bell'
- Delphinium 'Ailsa'
- Delphinium 'Alison Claire'
- Delphinium 'Ambrose Woods'
- Delphinium 'Angela Rowe'
- Delphinium 'Anne Page'
- Delphinium 'Ariel Blue'
- Delphinium 'Arnold Bocklin'