Delphinium ‘Red Lark’
$21.99
Delphinium Red Lark carries coral-red, semi-double flower racemes above divided green foliage, giving sunny borders and patio containers a compact vertical accent for cutting.
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Description
Coral-red, semi-double flower racemes make Delphinium Red Lark a compact vertical accent for sunny borders, patio containers, and cutting gardens. Strong upright stems rise above divided green foliage, with bloom from late spring through summer.
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil where it is sheltered from strong winds. Deadhead spent flower spikes to side shoots, then cut all growth to ground level at the end of the growing season. The plant is harmful if eaten; wear gloves when handling it.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May, June, July |
| Synonyms | Delphinium 'Red Lark', Delphinium hybrid Red Lark, Delphinium hybrida Red Lark, Delpinium Red Lark |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Red |
| Color flower summer | Red |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Delphinium, Larkspur |
| Blomidon Item No | ZDELRL0001G |
| Usps | Coral-red semi-double flowers rise on strong upright stems., Compact flower spikes suit borders, patio containers, and cutting., Full sun and moist, well-drained soil support steady growth. |
| Propagation | Take basal softwood cuttings in spring, or divide established clumps in early spring or early fall. |
| Pests | Watch for aphids, earwigs, delphinium leaf miners, delphinium moth caterpillars, slugs, and snails. |
| Diseases | Watch for powdery mildew, delphinium black blotch, gray mold, sclerotinia, crown rot, and cucumber mosaic virus. |
| Pruning | Cut spent flower spikes back to flowering side shoots, then cut all growth to ground level at the end of the growing season. |
| Hazardous information | This plant is harmful if eaten. Wear gloves when handling it. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun with shelter from strong winds. |
| Common Name | Red Lark Larkspur |