Delphinium belladonna 'Cliveden Beauty' – Elegant, medium-height larkspur for romantic gardens

Delphinium belladonna 'Cliveden Beauty' is a beautiful, medium-height larkspur, specially selected for gardeners seeking graceful and elegant flowers with a refined appearance. At approximately 100 cm tall, Cliveden Beauty is a strong and stable plant, ideal for both romantic borders and trendy field bouquets. This Belladonna hybrid combines strong stems, bushy growth, and impressive flowers for long-lasting ornamental value in the garden.

Features of Cliveden Beauty

Cliveden Beauty is a Belladonna hybrid with the following characteristics:

• Height: approximately 100 cm, ideal for medium-height borders and bouquets

• Flower shape: single-flowered or semi-double, elegant and airy

• Flower colour: vibrant blue with characteristic pointed spurs

• Flower spikes: loosely arranged on sturdy, branched stems

• Growth habit: bushy and branched, so the plant needs less support

These qualities make Cliveden Beauty perfect for flower arranging, with the loose flower spikes and vibrant colour adding a striking accent to any bouquet.

Decorative applications

Although Delphinium belladonna is not edible, Cliveden Beauty offers numerous ornamental possibilities:

• Field bouquets: combine well with other wild flowers and trendy cut flowers

• Romantic flower arrangements: elegant blue flowers add an airy, refined accent

• Borders and garden design: suitable for cottage, natural and informal gardens

• Cut flowers: sturdy stems and loose flower spikes make the flowers perfect for bouquets

The combination of compact height, bushy stems and vibrant blue flowers makes Cliveden Beauty a versatile choice for both garden and cut flower cultivation.

Growing instructions

To ensure optimal growth and flowering of Delphinium belladonna 'Cliveden Beauty', the following points are important:

Sowing method

• Sow early under glass or in a heated environment for flowering in the first year

• Provide light and well-drained soil when growing seedlings

Location

• Sunny to partially shaded location for optimal flower development

• Soil: humus-rich, moisture-retaining and well-drained

• Maintenance: Branched, slender stems grow bushy and strong; less support needed due to compact height

Bloom

• Height: approximately 100 cm

• Flower color: vibrant blue

• Harvest: Suitable for cut flowers once the flower spikes are fully open.

Thanks to its strong branched stems, Cliveden Beauty is less susceptible to wind damage, making it an excellent choice for natural and romantic borders.

Benefits of Cliveden Beauty

1. Elegant blue flowers: ideal for field bouquets and flower arrangements

2. Medium growth: approximately 100 cm, stable and easy to maintain

3. Bushy branching: strong plants that require little support

4. Loose flower spikes: airy and graceful in bouquets

5. Decorative applications: suitable for borders, cut flowers and flower arrangements

6. Early sowing possible: flowering in the first year achievable

7. Little sensitivity to wind: robust and strong plants