Overview
Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders and cut flowers.
About
Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Delphinium genus, known for its columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. Growing to 1-1.5 metres tall with a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres, it reaches full height within 2-5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for city, courtyard, cottage, and informal gardens, it flowers in summer and autumn and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Care includes staking, regular feeding, and deadheading, with caution advised due to its toxicity if ingested.
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.
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, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Borders, cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina'
- Propagation
- Seeds, division
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina'?
Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina' need?
Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina' 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 to well-drained.
How big does Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina' grow?
Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina' reaches a height of 1-1.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina' hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Foxhill Nina' 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 'Foxhill Nina'?
Seeds, division.
More in the Delphinium genus
- Delphinium 'Blue Bell'
- Delphinium 'Ailsa'
- Delphinium 'Alison Claire'
- Delphinium 'Ambrose Woods'
- Delphinium 'Angela Rowe'
- Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield'
- Delphinium 'Anne Page'
- Delphinium 'Ariel Blue'