Overview
Delphinium 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Delphinium 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Delphinium 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Delphinium genus, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. This plant produces prominent, bowl-shaped flowers arranged in spikes, typical of Delphiniums, and thrives in full sun with shelter from wind. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, with interest in spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Delphinium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Delphinium 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Delphinium 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence'
- Propagation
- Propagate by taking pencil thick basal cuttings in early spring or propagate by seed in spring or autumn (cultivars will not come true)
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, earwigs, delphinium leaf miner, delphinium moth caterpillars, slugs, snails and caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews, delphinium black blotch, crown rot and viruses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Delphinium 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence'?
Delphinium 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence' need?
Delphinium 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence' hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence' 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 'Darwin's Pink Indulgence'?
Propagate by taking pencil thick basal cuttings in early spring or propagate by seed in spring or autumn (cultivars will not come true).
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- Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield'
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