Delphinium Magic Fountain Lilac Pink (Candle Larkspur)
Ideal for small gardens or where space is at a premium, Delphinium ‘Magic Fountain Lilac Pink’ is a shorter variety of Larkspur with elegant but sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with large, semi-double lilac pink florets and contrasting white eyes
Ideal for small gardens or where space is at a premium, Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Lilac Pink' is a shorter variety of Larkspur with elegant but sturdy flower spikes, densely packed with large, semi-double lilac pink florets and contrasting white eyes. Blooming for weeks from late spring to late summer, this variety grows only to 30-36 in. tall (75-90 cm) and does not require staking. Rising from a mound of divided, dark green foliage, this Delphinium has a neat compact habit. Hummingbirds are endlessly attracted to the flowers – as are most onlookers! This plant belongs to the 'Magic Fountain' Series which is renowned for its vigor and better tolerance to heat.
- Performs best in full sun or part shade in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Provide a sheltered location to protect your plants from strong winds.
- Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, but ignored by deer and rabbits!
- A welcomed addition to beds and borders, cottage gardens. For the best visual impact, plant your Delphiniums in groups. Excellent as cut flowers, they deserve a spot in your cutting garden.
- Removing spent flower spikes will result in another round of blooms on secondary spikes in late summer and fall.
- All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses. Poisoning is rare in humans, however, seeds and plants if ingested can lead to severe illness, paralysis, and even death.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3 – 7 |
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Heat Zones | 3 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Delphinium |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15″ – 18″ (37cm – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |