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Delphinium Red Lark

Scientific Name : Delphinium x hybrida
Common Name : Larkspur
Hardiness Zone : 5a - 8b
Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)
Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer
Plant Habit : Upright
Characteristics : Deer Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Water : Medium
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Height : 24 - 28" (61 - 71cm)
Width : 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : The color is unique in Delphinium. Flowers can be used as cut flowers or enjoyed in the garden. This variety is a sterile hybrid that will not reseed in the garden.
Idea & Tips : Plant in a sunny location. Protect from high winds. Remove spent flower stems to encourage new flowers.
 
Grower InformationExciting breakthrough in hybridization!
  • Delphinium ‘Red Lark’ brings a strong coral-red color to the genus.
  • Flowers can be used as cut flowers or enjoyed in the garden.
  • This variety is a sterile hybrid that will not reseed.

Retailers Choice Award

'Red Lark'
Protection InformationEU PBRAF; PP29,761
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials
Mr. Legro Christa Kievit Robert Eisenreich
  • Propagation Guide
    • Media EC/pH:
      5.8-6.2
      Soil Temperature:
      68-72°F (21-22°C)
      Rooting Hormone:
      None
      Mist:
      Low mist or tenting
      Fertilization:
      Balanced fertilizer 75-100 ppm
      Pinching:
      None
      Transplanting:
      42-49 days
      Comments:
      This is a tissue culture raised item. Please see our detailed tissue culture propagation guide at darwinperennials.com.
    • Media pH:
      5.8-6.2
      Temperature:
      Nights: 55 to 60°F (13 to 16°C) Days: 60 to 70°F (16 to 21°C)
      Light Level (fc):
      5,000 to 8,000
      Vernalization:
      No
      Daylength:
      Long day facultative
      Watering:
      Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
      Fertilization:
      Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
      Pinch After Transplant:
      None
      Plant Growth Regulators:
      PGRs generally not needed
      Pests and Fungal Diseases:
      Watch for typical pests, such as thrips, white fly, spider mites and aphids.
    • 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
      Not recommended
      1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
      Winter: 12-16 wks; Summer: 10-12 wks
      2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
      Winter: 12-16 wks; Summer: 10-12 wks
      Bloom Months:
      April to July

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