Delphinium 'elatum Strawberry Fair'
Elatum Strawberry Fair
- An unusual pink delphinium in a subtle shade of mulberry-rose, Strawberry Fair's tall stems are packed with flowers which have a white 'bee' in the centre
- Flowers from May to July
- A tall hardy perennial with divided green leaves forming a neat and compact clump of foliage
- This lovely tall traditional delphinium deserves a starring role in your cottage garden border, towereing over the other plants in groups of 3-5 or as single vertical accent plants
- Grows up to 1.5m tall
- Awarded RHS Plants for Pollinators status due to its attractiveness to bees
Elatum Strawberry Fair
- An unusual pink delphinium in a subtle shade of mulberry-rose, Strawberry Fair's tall stems are packed with flowers which have a white 'bee' in the centre
- Flowers from May to July
- A tall hardy perennial with divided green leaves forming a neat and compact clump of foliage
- This lovely tall traditional delphinium deserves a starring role in your cottage garden border, towereing over the other plants in groups of 3-5 or as single vertical accent plants
- Grows up to 1.5m tall
- Awarded RHS Plants for Pollinators status due to its attractiveness to bees
Care Guide
Good pest and disease resistance
Young plants may be at risk from slugs and snails - keep the area around the plant debris free and as dry as possible, especially at night as slugs and snails love damp conditions. You can use barriers such as crushed egg shells, grit or copper wire to surround the plant - these will prevent slugs and snails from reaching the leaves. To prevent powdery mildews, you should space apart the plants adequately to prevent overcrowding and tight, humid conditions. Water at the base into the soil, not on the leaves, and try to prevent the water splashing off the soil and onto the leaves.
Full sun
Plant where your delphiniums will enjoy 6-8 hours of sunlight daily in the growing season
Any fertile, well-drained soil
Plant in any fertile, well-drained soil. If your soil is particularly poor or clay heavy, add some garden compost with perlite to improve drainage.
Prune regularly
Deadhead regularly to remove old, spent blooms and encourage new ones to grow. In the autumn, cut down the old flower stems to the ground.
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
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