Overview
Delphinium 'Madame Paillet' is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium 'Madame Paillet' 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 'Madame Paillet' is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Delphinium, which includes plants with palmately lobed leaves and prominent bowl-shaped flowers arranged in spikes or racemes. This cultivar features divided green leaves and thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It prefers full sun exposure on south, west, or east-facing aspects, ideally in a sheltered position. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for beds, borders, and cut flowers, with interest in spring and summer. Tall varieties benefit from staking, and propagation is 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 'Madame Paillet' 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 'Madame Paillet'
- 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 'Madame Paillet'?
Delphinium 'Madame Paillet' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Madame Paillet' need?
Delphinium 'Madame Paillet' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Madame Paillet' hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Madame Paillet' 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 'Madame Paillet'?
Basal cuttings in early spring.
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'