Overview
Delphinium 'Anne Page' is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium 'Anne Page' 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 'Anne Page' is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Delphinium, known for its palmately lobed leaves and prominent bowl-shaped flowers arranged in spikes. This cultivar features divided green leaves and thrives in full sun with shelter from wind, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects. Ideal for beds, borders, and cut flowers, 'Anne Page' flowers in spring and summer and benefits from staking and mulching in spring. Propagation is 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 'Anne Page' 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 'Anne Page'
- 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 'Anne Page'?
Delphinium 'Anne Page' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Anne Page' need?
Delphinium 'Anne Page' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Anne Page' hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Anne Page' 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 'Anne Page'?
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 'Ann Woodfield'
- Delphinium 'Ariel Blue'
- Delphinium 'Arnold Bocklin'