Overview
Delphinium New Millennium Series Mixed is a clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with divided green leaves foliage. Delphinium New Millennium Series Mixed 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 New Millennium Series Mixed is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Delphinium genus, known for its clump-forming, upright habit and divided green leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun with shelter from the wind, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is suitable for south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Delphinium New Millennium Series Mixed is ideal for beds, borders, and cut flowers, producing prominent bowl-shaped flowers arranged in spikes during spring and summer. Tall varieties benefit from staking, and basal cuttings in early spring are recommended for propagation.
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 New Millennium Series Mixed 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 New Millennium Series Mixed
- 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 New Millennium Series Mixed?
Delphinium New Millennium Series Mixed prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium New Millennium Series Mixed need?
Delphinium New Millennium Series Mixed grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Delphinium New Millennium Series Mixed hardy in the UK?
Delphinium New Millennium Series Mixed 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 New Millennium Series Mixed?
Basal cuttings in early spring.
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