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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General discussion on Delphinium 'Delft Blue'
Thursday, 11 March 2004 Use this forum for general discussion and for questions to Darwin PlantSpotters.
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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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