Delphinium Dusky Maidens Group (delphinium Dusky Maidens Group) — Columnar upright

Overview

Delphinium Dusky Maidens Group is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Delphinium Dusky Maidens Group grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include beds, borders and cut flowers.

About

Delphinium Dusky Maidens Group is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Delphinium genus, known for its columnar upright habit. It is a deciduous plant that typically reaches a height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres with a spread of 0.5 to 1 metre, taking between two to five years to reach full height. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites, preferring moist but well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand with a wide pH range from acid to alkaline. It is of interest during the spring and summer seasons.

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: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Delphinium Dusky Maidens Group size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: 0.5-1 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
Suggested uses: Beds, borders, cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Delphinium Dusky Maidens Group

Propagation: Basal softwood cuttings, division
Pest resistance: Aphids, Earwigs, Delphinium leaf miner, Delphinium moth caterpillars, Slugs, Snails, Caterpillars
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews, Delphinium black blotch, Grey moulds, Sclerotinia disease, Crown rot, Cucumber mosaic virus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Delphinium Dusky Maidens Group?

Delphinium Dusky Maidens Group prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Delphinium Dusky Maidens Group need?

Delphinium Dusky Maidens Group is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.