Overview
Delphinium 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' (Clear Springs Series) is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' (Clear Springs 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 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' 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 and can also be used as cut flowers. Propagation is by basal cuttings in early spring, with interest in both spring and summer seasons.
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 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' (Clear Springs 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 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' (Clear Springs 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 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' (Clear Springs Series)?
Delphinium 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' (Clear Springs Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' (Clear Springs Series) need?
Delphinium 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' (Clear Springs Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' (Clear Springs Series) hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' (Clear Springs 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 'Clear Springs Rose Pink' (Clear Springs Series)?
Basal cuttings in early spring.
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