Delphinium (Larkspur) 'Pacific Mix'
Delphinium x cultorum
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Bring spectacular height and a glorious sweep of colour to the back of your summer borders with Delphinium 'Pacific Mix' (Larkspur). Grown from the celebrated Pacific Giants series, this lucky dip mix will produce towering, majestic spires in a stunning range of colours—from pure whites and soft pinks to brilliant blues and deep purples. An essential for any traditional cottage garden, these architectural giants offer unbeatable vertical impact, make fantastic cut flowers, and are superb for drawing in bees and pollinators.
Plant Specifications:
- Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Eventual Height: 150cm - 180cm
- Eventual Spread: 45cm - 60cm
- Position: Full sun (sheltered from strong winds)
- Soil Preference: Moist but well-drained, fertile
- RHS Hardiness: H4 (Hardy through most of the UK)
- Flowering Period: June - July
Bedwen Plants Care Tip: Pacific Delphiniums grow remarkably tall and will require sturdy staking early in the season to protect them from the wind. They are hungry plants, so dig in plenty of well-rotted compost before planting and feed regularly. Protect the tender spring shoots from slugs and snails, and cut the main flower spikes right back to the ground once they fade to encourage a smaller, late-summer flush of blooms.
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Growing Information
| Common Name | Larkspur |
|---|---|
| Genus | Delphinium |
| Exposure | Sheltered |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Moist / Well Drained |
| Height (Max.) | 180cm (1.8m) |
| Spread (Max.) | 75cm |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Upright |
| Flower Colour | Blue, Lavender, Pink, Purple, White |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Ideal for... | Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Cut Flowers, Back of Border, Attracting Pollinators, Sunny Spots, Architectural Plants |
| Planting | Plant in fertile, free‑draining soil in a sunny, sheltered spot with support for tall stems. Keep the soil evenly moist and feed regularly, dead‑head to support flowers |
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4L, 2L & 1L refer to pot volume in litres. 9cm, 7cm & 5cm refer to pot diameter. These are common terms used in plant retail to indicate the size of a plant root system. Leaf & stem growth on plants varies widely by variety and time of year. Usually, 1L/2L/4L plants can be anywhere between 20-60cm tall & 5/7/9cm plants will be around 10-30cm tall. However, this may be less if the plant is naturally low growing or if it is a herbaceous plant in winter.
Plug plants are small plants grown from seeds or cuttings in cell trays. Their root systems start from about 1cm and the largest plug plants, described as extra-large or jumbo, are usually around 4cm. Plug plants can be great value to buy but they will need some extra care to get them started. We recommend planting each plug plant into its own 7 or 9cm pot (about the size of a standard mug), NOT directly into open ground or large pots. Ensure the pot has plenty of holes underneath and preferably over two tiers for even better drainage.