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Delphinium consolida 'Fancy Belladonna'

Delphinium consolida Fancy Belladonna
Larkspur

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An annual Delphinium that borrows from the Delphinum belladonna range, with fairly loose spikes and sparse single flowers, for a light appearance. Its soft lilac colour thrives in romantic flower beds where it blooms profusely all summer. It provides excellent cut flowers, as well as dried flowers. To be sown directly in the ground, in a sunny location, in cool and deep soil.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
21 days
Sowing method
Sowing under cover
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Sowing period March to May
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

Delphinium consolida 'Fancy Belladonna' is an annual Larkspur with a long-lasting flowering period reminiscent of Delphinium belladonna. The structure of the flower spike is quite loose and the flowering is sparse. This gives it a beautiful lightness. The clusters of single flowers are lilac in colour, with darker streaks and a white centre. Annual delphiniums bloom generously and for a long time, creating elegant bouquets of fresh or dried flowers that are very durable. Direct sowing in rich and moist soil.

Delphinium consolida 'Fancy Belladonna' is one of the many hybrids obtained by cross-breeding D. consolida, an annual plant with preferential winter germination that grows in cereal crops on limestone soil. It is a hardy annual plant with rapid growth, forming a wide clump of 34 to 40cm (13 to 16in), with deeply divided palmate foliage of a tender green colour, from which floral spikes of at least 80cm (32in) in height emerge in summer. Flowering takes place from June to September and is highly visited by pollinating insects. The cup-shaped flowers, arranged on tall upright spikes, display a wide range of colours. The plant develops from a woody rhizome that sinks vertically into the ground.

'Fancy Belladonna' reaches a height of 1.20m (4ft) when in bloom. Erect and branched, the plant forms a basal tuft of palmate leaves divided into linear leaflets of medium green colour. Loose spikes of single flowers, spurred, lilac pink with a white centre, succeed each other throughout the summer.

Delphiniums prefer cool and rich soils, but they also do not want to keep their feet in heavy and waterlogged soil. They are not afraid of harsh winters and enjoy having their heads in the sun. 'Fancy Belladonna' quickly creates a theatrical, yet elegant, display when sown directly in the ground, in flower beds or borders. It provides a profusion of tall spikes, offers little resistance to the wind, and can lean on neighbouring plants. Its stems are less likely to break, as its clusters are not too heavy and are quite flexible. Its structure makes it a lightweight Delphinium, ideal with shrubby plants like roses or peonies. Also consider grasses and other vertical plants like foxgloves or lupins. It is well-suited for creating bouquets, as its flowers are particularly long-lasting in a vase and can even be dried. To do so, cut fully bloomed flowers into small bouquets, hang the stems upside down, store them away from the sun in a dry and well-ventilated area.

 

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Delphinium consolida 'Fancy Belladonna' (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour light green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Delphinium

Species

consolida

Cultivar

Fancy Belladonna

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Larkspur

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference20635

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Planting and care

Sow the seeds of Delphinium 'Fancy Belladonna' directly outdoors, from April to May, in full sun, in a fertile, light, well-drained soil that has been previously loosened. Bury the fine seeds to a depth of 6mm (0.25in) in small holes spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Keep the soil moist by watering regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 14 to 21 days. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out by planting only one seedling every 15cm (6in).

To achieve earlier flowering, sow Delphinium seeds from August to October in 7.5cm (3in) pots filled with a good quality compost kept moist. Place the pots in a mini-greenhouse or inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 15-20 °C (59-68°F) until germination. Once the seedlings have developed, move them to a bright, but cooler location. Overwinter the plants in a cool, bright place protected from frost, watering sparingly. Transplant them to their final location in the following spring.

Water regularly until the plants are fully established. Insert sturdy stakes among the 10cm (4in) tall plants, which will allow them to grow upright while being supported. You can also stake the plants with bamboo canes. Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage new flowering. Delphiniums thrive in sunny locations protected from the wind, as well as in fertile soil rich in organic matter and well-drained.

 

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to May
Sowing method Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 21 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Back of border
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, Free-draining, light, fertile

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