Overview
Delphinium 'Centurion Lilac Blue' (Centurion Series) is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium 'Centurion Lilac Blue' (Centurion Series) 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 'Centurion Lilac Blue' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Delphinium genus, known for its clump-forming, upright habit and divided green leaves. This cultivar produces prominent, bowl-shaped flowers arranged in spikes, typical of Delphiniums. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in full sun and sheltered from wind, making it suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is best grown in beds and borders or used as cut flowers, with spring and summer as its seasons of interest.
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 'Centurion Lilac Blue' (Centurion Series) 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 'Centurion Lilac Blue' (Centurion Series)
- 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 'Centurion Lilac Blue' (Centurion Series)?
Delphinium 'Centurion Lilac Blue' (Centurion Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Centurion Lilac Blue' (Centurion Series) need?
Delphinium 'Centurion Lilac Blue' (Centurion Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Centurion Lilac Blue' (Centurion Series) hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Centurion Lilac Blue' (Centurion Series) 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 'Centurion Lilac Blue' (Centurion Series)?
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 'Anne Page'
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