Overview
Delphinium 'Clifford Pink' is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium 'Clifford Pink' 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
A clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the Ranunculaceae, Delphinium 'Clifford Pink' is grown for its summer flowering stems and use as cut flowers. It bears divided green leaves and produces blooms in the main UK summer months. Plant in full sun on neutral loam that remains moist but drains freely. Give a sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing position and expect reliable flowering from June to August.
About the genus
Delphinium is a genus of about 300 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. The genus was erected by Carl Linnaeus.
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In the garden
Delphinium 'Clifford Pink' is an upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) valued for summer flowering stems. It carries divided green leaves and flowers in the UK summer; the display occurs from June to August, making it suitable for seasonal colour and cutting. Place it in full sun on a neutral loam that stays moist but is well drained. South-, west- or east-facing sites suit it best and a sheltered position will protect the upright shoots. The plant is rated H5, classified as hardy for UK gardens, so it tolerates typical winter conditions for a hardy perennial when sited correctly. Use Delphinium 'Clifford Pink' in mixed beds and borders where tall summer stems add vertical interest, or grow it specifically for cutting to bring into the house. Keep soil consistently moist; avoid waterlogged conditions by ensuring free drainage in loam. The flowering period from June to August provides a dependable run of stems for arrangements and summer displays.
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 'Clifford Pink' 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 'Clifford Pink'
- 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 'Clifford Pink'?
Delphinium 'Clifford Pink' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Clifford Pink' need?
Delphinium 'Clifford Pink' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Clifford Pink' hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Clifford Pink' 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 'Clifford Pink'?
Basal cuttings in early spring.
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