Sweetheart Delphinium

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Sweetheart Delphinium

Delphinium New Millenium 'Sweetheart'

$16.50 + GST

Selected in New Zealand this strain outperforms all other tall types producing tall, stately spikes of blooms in shades of rose to pink with a white eye in early summer. Forms a bushy mound of deeply cut green foliage. Although not long lived, it will self sow wherever happy.

TYPE Perennial SUN Full Sun
HEIGHT 6 ft SOIL Moist
SPREAD 2 ft FLOWER Early Summer, White, Pink
ZONE 2 FRUIT Non-edible
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Latin Name: Delphinium New Millenium 'Sweetheart'
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Growth Rate:

Medium growth rate

Foliage:

Deep green ferny foliage

Birds/Bees/Hummingbirds:

Attracts hummingbirds

Deer/Rabbit:

Deer resistant

Applications:

Used as a border plant or in a massed planting

Xeriscape:

Xeriscape

Other:

Requires protection from the wind

Notes:

 Common Concerns: Toxic. Short-lived (2-3 years)

Pests:

Slugs can be destructive

Disease/Problems:

Suspectible to diseases

Cut/Dried Flower:

Beautiful use as a cut or dried flower

Containers:

Great for planting in containers

Ornamental Features:

Blooms in early summer

Sun:

Plant in a full sun location

Drainage:

Requires average, moist well-drained conditions

Drought Tolerance:

Considered to be drought tolerant

Maintenance:

Low maintenance

Pruning:

Remove spent spikes right after flowering to encourage repeat blooming in fall

Edible/Medicinal Uses:

CAUTION: POSIONOUS

Disclaimer:

DISCLAIMER: The information presented here regarding edible/herbal/medicinal uses is for informational purposes only. Always consult a physician or other qualified health professional prior to ingesting any plant not sold expressly for its edibility

Additional information

Pot Size

#1 Pot

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