Overview
Delphinium 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp' is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp' 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 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within 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 and shelter from wind, making it suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is best grown in moist but well-drained conditions. 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp' is ideal for beds, borders, and cut flowers, with interest in spring and summer. Tall varieties benefit from staking, and 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 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp' 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 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp'
- 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 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp'?
Delphinium 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp' need?
Delphinium 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp' hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp' 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 'Candle Lavender Shades Imp'?
Basal cuttings in early spring.
More in the Delphinium genus
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- Delphinium 'Angela Rowe'
- Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield'
- Delphinium 'Anne Page'
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