Overview
Delphinium 'Oenone Lang' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Delphinium, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Delphinium 'Oenone Lang' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Delphinium 'Oenone Lang' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar known for its columnar upright habit. As a member of the Delphinium genus, it features the characteristic palmately lobed basal leaves and prominent bowl-shaped flowers arranged in spikes. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Delphinium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Delphinium 'Oenone Lang' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Delphinium 'Oenone Lang'
- Propagation
- Propagate by taking pencil thick basal cuttings in early spring or propagate by seed in spring or autumn (cultivars will not come true)
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, earwigs, delphinium leaf miner, delphinium moth caterpillars, slugs, snails and caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews, delphinium black blotch, crown rot and viruses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Delphinium 'Oenone Lang'?
Delphinium 'Oenone Lang' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delphinium 'Oenone Lang' need?
Delphinium 'Oenone Lang' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Delphinium 'Oenone Lang' hardy in the UK?
Delphinium 'Oenone Lang' 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 'Oenone Lang'?
Propagate by taking pencil thick basal cuttings in early spring or propagate by seed in spring or autumn (cultivars will not come true).
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- Delphinium 'Angela Rowe'
- Delphinium 'Ann Woodfield'
- Delphinium 'Anne Page'
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