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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
COPF
 
 
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Delft Blue wows judges
04-11-2005 11:22 Delphinium 'Delft Blue' was one of the stars of the show at the Hortifair trade show in Amsterdam.
By Miriam Young   

The VKC, a collective of Dutch plant producers set up to monitor quality, awarded 'Delft Blue' 9.2 out of a maximum 10 points in a recent assessment, meaning that cutflower stems of the plant could take pride of place on an exhibit at this world-class exhibition.

 
The Breeder
Karel Heemskerk
By Miriam Young
Karel Heemskerk specialises in growing flowers for the cut flower market.
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’.
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.
Forum
General discussion on Delphinium 'Delft Blue'
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