Delphinium 'Delft Blue'
from Karel Heemskerk
Introduced: 2004
‘Delft Blue’ has broad white edges to its blue petals giving a striped effect unique in Bella - donna type Delphiniums.
It is a mutant of ‘Völkerfrieden’, a very popular and longstanding cut flower variety.
Height: 40"/100cm
Spread: 30”/ 75cm
Hardiness: US zones 3-8
Blooms: June-August
Common name:
Larkspur
Patent status:
EU 13807
PP 14,705
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Delft Blue wows judges
Friday, 04 November 2005
Delphinium 'Delft Blue' was one of the stars of the show at the Hortifair trade show in Amsterdam.
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Delft Blue featured in UK Gardening Press
Tuesday, 04 May 2004
UK Gardening Magazines 'Gardens Monthly' and 'The Garden' (The journal of the Royal Horticultural Society) have both been hot on the trail to let their readers know about 'Delft Blue's introduction.
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Commercial Production
Tuesday, 20 January 2004
Delphinium 'Delft Blue' is grown commercially at the Heemskerk-Rietvink nursery in Noordwijkerhout, Holland, where it was discovered.
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Karel Heemskerk
By Miriam Young
Karel Heemskerk specialises in growing flowers for the cut flower market. |
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| The Story Behind the Plant |
Delphinium 'Delft Blue'
By Miriam Young
Delphinium ‘Delft Blue’ was first spotted in 1999 by cut flower grower Karel Heemskerk, as a mutated plant of D.‘Völkerfrieden’. |
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| Growing Tips |
All you need to know
By Arie Blom
 The old English favourite with a twist, but how to take care of it? Arie Blom tells us how. |
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