Description
Delphinium ‘Magic Fountain White’ is a beautiful and elegant perennial plant that is known for its stunning white flowers. With its tall, spiky growth habit and beautiful blooms, this plant is a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of sophistication and grace to their outdoor space. The plant can grow up to 1.2 meters in height and is characterized by its densely packed, spiky inflorescences of beautiful white flowers. The blooms rise above the foliage on strong, sturdy stems and create a stunning display of color and texture. The foliage is lobed and green, which provides a beautiful contrast to the pure white flowers. Delphinium ‘Magic Fountain White’ 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 tall, spiky growth habit, stunning white flowers, and easy maintenance make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their outdoor space.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Delphinium ‘Magic Fountain White’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Delphinium ‘Magic Fountain White’ can grow to a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m.
- 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
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Soil Requirements
Delphinium ‘Magic Fountain White’ 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.
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Best Position
Delphinium ‘Magic Fountain White’ prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
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Maintenance
Delphinium ‘Magic Fountain White’ 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.
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Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Delphinium ‘Magic Fountain White’ 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.