DELPHINIUM Astolat Group
Large
Sun
Pink
Reasonable soil
Summer
Pollinator friendly
Description
Delphinium Astolat Group
Height x Spread: 120cm x 100cm
This striking Larkspur produces tall spikes of closely packed large dusky rose-tinted flowers with a dark centre that open from the bottom of the stem to the top above a low clump of deeply cut green foliage.
This plant is one of the quintessential ingredients of a cottage garden border, where it will add height, interest and drama in the early summer. Cut out faded flower spikes at their base to promote a a second flush in the late summer. This plant will thrive in a sunny position if planted in fertile, well-drained soil.
All parts of the plant are poisonous.
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