Overview
Delphinium confusum is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium confusum 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 confusum 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 or racemes. It features divided green leaves and thrives best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar prefers a sheltered position in full sun, ideally facing south, west, or east, and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for beds, borders, and cut flowers, it flowers in spring and summer and benefits from staking and mulching in spring. Propagation is by basal cuttings in early spring.
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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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 confusum 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 confusum
- 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 confusum?
Delphinium confusum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium confusum need?
Delphinium confusum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium confusum hardy in the UK?
Delphinium confusum 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 confusum?
Basal cuttings in early spring.
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