Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’
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Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’
New Millennium Delphinium |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.176.850
Selected in New Zealand, the New Millennium Delphinium strains outperform all other tall types and offer some astonishingly rich shades. This variety produces tall, stately spires of single or double flowers in shades of dark blue, deep purple to mauve. The deeply-cut leaves form a medium-sized bushy mound with superior vigour. Stems may require staking in windy areas, best done before they reach 3 feet or so in height. Removing spent spikes right after flowering will encourage repeat blooming in fall. In hot, humid summer regions Delphinium plants do not usually last more than 2 to 3 years. Foliage may become infected with powdery mildew in mid summer; simply cut back hard to encourage fresh leaves or use a preventative fungicide beginning in mid spring. For best flowering use a high phosphorous fertilizer each year, in early spring. A Heritage Perennials® Top 10 Perennial for 2006. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.
Further details for
Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
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 Blue
Mauve/Lilac
Mixed
Purple
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
Flower Head Size
Very Large
Height
120-180 cm
47-70 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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