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Delphinium Princess Caroline
Delphinium |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.175.920
(=‘Odabar’) This selection has unusual salmon-pink single petals, subtly streaked with red. Midsized in habit, it forms a low mound of deeply-cut green leaves, with upright spikes of blooms appearing in early summer. Absolutely terrific as a cutflower. Remove faded flower stems at the base to encourage another round of shorter blooms in the autumn. In our experience, not very reliably perennial. Divide in the spring every two years to maintain vigour. Leaves are often attacked by mildew in mid summer; simply cut back hard to encourage fresh foliage. May require staking. A vegetatively propagated selection, so not likely to come true from saved seed. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.
Further details for
Delphinium Princess Caroline
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Moderate
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Flower Colour
Deep Pink
Salmon
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Hummingbirds
Border
Cut Flower
Massed
Poisonous/Toxic
Specimen
Height
60-90 cm
23-35 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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