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Delphinium elatum 'Pixie Rocket® Rose Rocket'

Delphinium 'Pixie Rocket® Rose Rocket' – Delphinium / Larkspur

Delphinium 'Pixie Rocket® Rose Rocket' – Delphinium / Larkspur

Format

Exposure

  • Sun

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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

Spacing
- 20 in.
Spread
12 - 18 in.
Height
24 - 30 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright

Flowering colours:

  • Pink

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moderate

Maintenance:

  • Easy
  • Fertilize regularly
  • Remove spent flowers
  • Cut back

Soil requirement:

  • Rich
  • Well-drained

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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