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Botanical name: Delphinium ‘Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom’
A wonderful compact series ideal for smaller gardens, borders or patio containers; low growing mounds of dark green foliage present tall sturdy stems, covered in beautiful semi-double flowers; excellent cut flower.
| Hardiness zone | 2a |
|---|---|
| Flower color | shell pink |
| Foliage type | deciduous * |
| Plant form | towering |
| Mature height | 18 inches (24 inches with the flowers) |
| Spread | 12 inches |
| Light requirements | full sun |
| Moisture requirements | average to moist |
| Plant origin | hybrid |
* deciduous = loses leaves in winter
Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom Larkspur features bold spikes of shell pink flowers with buttery yellow eyes rising above the foliage from early to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its deeply cut lobed leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom Larkspur is an herbaceous perennial with a rigidly upright and towering form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Insects, Disease
Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom Larkspur is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Mass Planting, Border Edging, General Garden Use, Container Planting
Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom Larkspur will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.
This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom Larkspur is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
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