Overview
Delphinium grandiflorum 'Pink Butterfly' is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium grandiflorum 'Pink Butterfly' 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 grandiflorum is a species of Delphinium known by the common names Siberian larkspur and Chinese delphinium. It is native to Russia and China.
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
- 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 grandiflorum 'Pink Butterfly' 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 grandiflorum 'Pink Butterfly'
- 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 grandiflorum 'Pink Butterfly'?
Delphinium grandiflorum 'Pink Butterfly' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium grandiflorum 'Pink Butterfly' need?
Delphinium grandiflorum 'Pink Butterfly' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium grandiflorum 'Pink Butterfly' hardy in the UK?
Delphinium grandiflorum 'Pink Butterfly' 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 grandiflorum 'Pink Butterfly'?
Basal cuttings in early spring.
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