Description
Delphinium ‘Delphina Rose White Bee’, is a stunning plant that thrives in full sun and sheltered environments. It can grow up to 0.5 meters in height and 0.3 meters in width, making it a great choice for small gardens and containers.
One of the few true dwarf cultivars of Delphinium. Delphinium ‘Delphina Rose White Bee’ is characterized by its tall, slender spikes of soft pink and white flowers with a distinctive white bee pattern on the petals. The flowers are densely packed and rise above the foliage on strong, sturdy stems, creating a beautiful and graceful display of color and texture. Delphinium ‘Delphina Rose White Bee’ is an easy-to-care-for plant that prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can withstand periods of dry weather, making it an excellent choice for gardens and landscapes with varying growing conditions. This plant is a popular choice for borders, rock gardens, and cut flower arrangements. Its delicate and elegant appearance make it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest and contrast to gardens and landscapes. Its unique flower shape and soft, subtle colors are also a popular choice for creating stunning cut flower arrangements that are sure to impress.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Larkspur ‘Delphina Rose White Bee’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Delphinium ‘Delphina Rose White Bee’ can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.3m.
- Did You Know That:The name Delphinium comes from the Ancient Greek for Dolphin?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Delphinium ‘Delphina Rose White Bee’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Delphinium ‘Delphina Rose White Bee’ prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Delphinium ‘Delphina Rose White Bee’ should be deadheaded regularly to promote the production of new flowers, it can then be cut back hard once the flowering period is over, this will help to promote plenty of fresh growth the following Spring.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Delphinium ‘Delphina Rose White Bee’ can have problems with leaf miners and caterpillars, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as powdery mildews and virus’. It is toxic to cats, dogs, horses and people.