Delphinium elatum 'Pixie Rocket® Rose Rocket'
Delphinium 'Pixie Rocket® Rose Rocket' – Delphinium / Larkspur
Delphinium 'Pixie Rocket® Rose Rocket' – Delphinium / Larkspur
Exposure
- Sun
Rusticity
Bloom time
- June
- July
- August
- September
- Soft pink tender spikes
- Compact no-stake structure
- Attracts butterflies
- Perfect for pots and planters
- Generous extended blooming
Bring a touch of soft romance and elegance to your landscape with Delphinium Pixie Rocket® Rose Rocket. This compact cultivar surprises with its tender, luminous pink flower spikes, a precious hue that instantly brightens sunny spots. Thanks to its sturdy habit and stocky silhouette, it offers all the splendour of tall larkspurs without the need for staking, making it a perfect fit for modern designs and limited living spaces.
Characteristics
- Foliage : Features light green deciduous foliage, deeply cut, forming a dense and attractive base even before the first blooms appear.
- Flowers : Produces double, delicate pink flowers with subtle nuances, tightly packed along vigorous and well-upright spikes.
- Light : Recommended for full sun exposure to promote abundant flowering and optimal colour intensity.
- Habit : Upright, compact, and naturally solid, designed to stay straight despite wind or rain.
- Growth : Displays moderate growth, maintaining a tidy and structured form throughout the summer.
- Soil : Requires rich soil, well-amended with compost and, above all, perfectly drained to thrive.
- Temperature : Benefits from exemplary hardiness, easily withstanding Zone 3 winters.
- Resistances : Shows excellent resilience against the elements thanks to its shorter, more muscular stems.
Utilization
- Types of use : Ideal for accenting garden borders, filling perennial beds, or decorating containers on a terrace.
- Decorative benefits : Offers soft, colourful verticality; its flowers are exceptional for creating fresh and long-lasting bouquets.
Maintenance
- Watering : Water regularly to maintain constant coolness at the base, without ever saturating the soil with water.
- Fertilization : Incorporate a nutrient-rich perennial fertilizer in the spring to support bud formation.
- Pruning : Cut back flower stalks at the base as soon as they fade to induce a second bloom in the fall.
- Planting : Provide sufficient spacing between plants to ensure proper foliage ventilation.
- Winter Protection : Apply a layer of organic mulch in the fall to stabilize soil temperature around the roots.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Upright
Flowering colours:
- Pink
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Moderate
Maintenance:
- Easy
- Fertilize regularly
- Remove spent flowers
- Cut back
Soil requirement:
- Rich
- Well-drained
Features
Features
Resistance:
- White-tailed deer
- Hare and rabbit
- Cold
Attract:
- Pollinators
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
Use:
- Border
- Mass planting
- Flower bed
- Container - star
- Pot
- In-ground
Attribute:
- Cut flower
- Long blooming
- Successive blooming
- Small landscaping and gardens

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