'Red Lark' Delphinium
Perennial
- Dense, upright coral-red flowers add a splash of color!
- Vertical blooms adds height to borders & containers.
- Excellent addition to cut-flower arrangements.
- Deer & rabbit resistant, pollinator-friendly.
- Zones 5-8, sun, 30-36” tall x 18-24” wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PP29761
Common name: Delphinum
Zone: 5-8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 30-36” x 18-24”
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer, fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Cold tolerant, pollinator-friendly, deer resistant, rabbit resistant, rare & unusual
Uses: Accent, border, container plantings, cottage gardening, foundation planting, massing, naturalizing, specimen, cut flower
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (> 6 hours sun).
Water: Best to keep moist - do not dry out.
Spacing: 18”-24”
Fertilizing: Delphiniums are heavy feeders. Use Osomocote before new growth begins in spring.
Winterizing: Mulch roots in cold regions for protection.
Maintenance & pruning: Deadhead after the first flush is finished for repeat blooms later in the season.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.