Overview
Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' (Magic Fountains Series) is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' (Magic Fountains Series) 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 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Delphinium genus, known for its clump-forming, upright habit and divided green leaves. This cultivar produces prominent, bowl-shaped flowers arranged in spikes, typical of Delphiniums. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, requiring full sun and a sheltered position, ideally south, west, or east-facing. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suited for beds, borders, and cut flowers, with interest in spring and summer. Cultivation involves staking tall plants and mulching in spring, with propagation 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 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' (Magic Fountains Series) 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 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' (Magic Fountains Series)
- 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 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' (Magic Fountains Series)?
Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' (Magic Fountains Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' (Magic Fountains Series) need?
Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' (Magic Fountains Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' (Magic Fountains Series) hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' (Magic Fountains Series) 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 'Magic Fountains Lavender/White Bee' (Magic Fountains Series)?
Basal cuttings in early spring.
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