Delphinium × hybrida 'Red Lark' breathes new life into borders with its warm and completely unprecedented coloration. This perennial rears proud stems bearing large spikes of a striking coral-red that contrasts beautifully with its finely chiseled foliage. Ideal for structuring flower beds, it brings dramatic verticality and captures all attention from early to midsummer.
Characteristics
Foliage : Deeply cut and lobed leaves display a textured bright green, forming a dense basal mound from which the flower spikes emerge.
Blooming / Fruiting / Stems : Long, compact spikes cover themselves with semi-double flowers sporting a rare salmon-red to coral shade from June to July.
Light : Requires a full sun location to optimize stem rigidity and the intensity of its unique color.
Habit : Presents a strictly erect, stately, and columnar silhouette that rhythms the landscape.
Growth : Rapid growth allows it to reach a height of 60 to 70 cm and a spread of 40 to 45 cm at maturity.
Soil : Thrives in rich, loose, fresh, and perfectly drained soil.
Temperature : Benefits from excellent hardiness and easily tolerates zone 3 winters.
Resistances : Offers good tolerance against powdery mildew and naturally repels White-tailed deer as well as hares and rabbits.
Use
Types of use : Structures the background of flower beds, energizes perennial borders, and integrates beautifully into large containers on the patio or balcony. Its flower stems make stunning cut flowers for bouquets.
Decorative advantages : Instantly becomes the focal point of the garden thanks to its unique warm color, while creating striking shape contrasts alongside round-habit plants.
Maintenance
Watering : Maintain the soil uniformly moist, especially during summer droughts. Water at the base of the plant without wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.
Fertilization : Incorporate a generous amount of compost at planting. Apply a granular perennial fertilizer in early spring to support flower production.
Pruning : Cut back flower stalks as soon as they fade to stimulate new growth and encourage a possible second bloom later in the season.
Planting : Install the plant in spring, respecting a spacing of 45 cm, and ensure you do not bury the crown too deeply.
Winter protection : Let snow act as a natural insulator. A layer of organic mulch spread in autumn effectively protects the crown against freeze-thaw cycles.
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