Delphinium elatum Cinderella ('Dd2011') (delphinium [Cinderella]) — Clump-forming, upright

Overview

Delphinium elatum Cinderella ('Dd2011') is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. It typically grows around 1.8 metres tall. Delphinium elatum Cinderella ('Dd2011') 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 elatum Cinderella ('Dd2011') is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the Ranunculaceae grown for tall flowering spikes. It reaches about 1.8 metres and bears divided green leaves. It flowers June to August and favours full sun in loam with a neutral pH, kept moist but well drained. Place it in sheltered south-, west- or east-facing sites for beds, borders or cut flowers.

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 elatum Cinderella ('Dd2011') is an upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Ranunculaceae valued for its tall summer spikes. Plants grow to around 1.8 metres and carry divided green leaves; flowers appear from June to August and are typically in the blue to purple range. Give this delphinium a sunny position on loam with a neutral pH and ensure the soil remains moist but well drained; a sheltered site on a south-, west- or east-facing aspect reduces wind exposure. Its UK hardiness is H5, meaning the plant is considered hardy and will tolerate ordinary winter conditions when sited where it is protected from prevailing winds. Use Delphinium elatum Cinderella ('Dd2011') at the back of mixed beds and borders where its height can form a vertical element, or grow it for cutting where long stems are required. Flowering from June to August it provides dependable stems for summer bouquets and arrangements.

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 elatum Cinderella ('Dd2011') size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump-forming, upright
Foliage: Divided green leaves
Height: 1.8 metres
Suggested uses: Beds, borders, cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Delphinium elatum Cinderella ('Dd2011')

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