Delphinium Purple

Delphinium, with its beautiful, intense blue flowers, is a striking and elegant addition to any garden. Also known as larkspur, this perennial not only adds height and structure, but also provides a beautiful contrast to the warm tones of roses.

At Belle Epoque Roses we know how important it is to make the right combinations in the garden. The blue colour of the Delphinium creates a lively and dynamic background for roses in all sorts of colours, such as pink, red, yellow and white. This interplay of colours creates a visually attractive and fragrant garden that is in bloom throughout the growing season.

Why Delphinium and Roses Together?

• Colour combination: The deep blue flowers of the Delphinium contrast beautifully with the soft, romantic colours of roses. This creates a dazzling effect in your garden.
• Flowering period: Delphinium flowers from late spring into summer, just like many of our repeat-flowering roses such as the Penny Lane climbing rose and the Cyclamen PIERRE DE RONSARD®.
• Structure and Height: Delphinium can grow up to 1.5 metres tall, which is perfect for creating layers in your garden. This provides a beautiful backdrop for lower growing rose bushes and creates a full and lush garden appearance.
• Resistance and Maintenance: Like our roses, Delphinium plants are robust and relatively easy to maintain. They have good disease resistance and thrive best in sunny spots, but can also grow in partial shade.

Planting tips:

• Location: Plant Delphinium near roses that do well in similar soil and light conditions. They like well-drained soil and a spot in full sun or light shade.
• Spacing: Provide sufficient space between plants so that they can grow well and not compete for nutrients.
• Support: Delphinium often needs support because of its height. Place support sticks or plant supports to prevent them from falling over in strong winds.

Care:

• Watering: Keep the soil moist, especially during the growing season. However, avoid waterlogging, as this can cause root rot.
• Fertilizing: Use a balanced fertilizer to feed both Delphinium and roses. Our special rose food is perfect for this.
• Pruning: Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom and maintain a neat appearance. This also encourages new growth and blooms.

With the combination of Delphinium and roses you create a garden that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also a delight for the senses. At Belle Epoque Roses we offer a wide range of roses that go perfectly with Delphinium, all direct from the nursery for the best quality and health.