Overview
Delphinium 'Delphi's Blue Power'PBR is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium 'Delphi's Blue Power'PBR 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 'Delphi's Blue Power' PBR is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Delphinium genus, known for its clump-forming, upright habit and divided green leaves. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in full sun and sheltered from wind. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects. Best grown in beds and borders, it also makes excellent cut flowers. Cultivation involves staking tall varieties and mulching in spring, with propagation by basal cuttings in early spring.
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 'Delphi's Blue Power'PBR 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 'Delphi's Blue Power'PBR
- 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 'Delphi's Blue Power'PBR?
Delphinium 'Delphi's Blue Power'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Delphi's Blue Power'PBR need?
Delphinium 'Delphi's Blue Power'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Delphi's Blue Power'PBR hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Delphi's Blue Power'PBR 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 'Delphi's Blue Power'PBR?
Basal cuttings in early spring.
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