Delphinium 'Faust' Tweet

Genus: Delphinium

Common Name: Delphinium 'Faust' Elatum group

Latin Name: Delphinium 'Faust'

Variety: 'Faust'

Family Name: Ranunculaceae

Plant Description:

This is one of the most loved and therefore traditional plants for the herbaceous and mixed border. It has an upright habit, producing stems with divided, green, palmate leaves of a delicate nature. The flowers are borne from early to late summer, on tall, loose, spikes at the tips of the growing stem. They are made up of many individual blooms, which are deep blue, with a hint of purple. This plant will need staking to keep it upright throughout the season. May produce a second flush if cut back after flowering. All parts of the plant are poisonus, while the foliage can cause irritation to your skin. Caution. Harmful if eaten.

Latin Name Explanation:

From the Greek name, from delphis, a dolphin, referring to the flower shape.

Preferred Aspect: Full Sun

Height: 2m

Spread: 75cm

Form: Herbaceous

Hardiness: Fully Frost Hardy - withstand temperature down to -15C

Grown Height: 2m

Grown Spread: 75cm

Leaf Type: Herbaceous

Likes Soil Type:

Chalky
Chalky Loam
Clay
Clay Loam
Loam
Peaty
Sandy
Sandy Loam
Silty

Does not thrive in Soil Type:

Hardiness: Fully Frost Hardy - withstand temperature down to -15C

Preferred Aspect: Full Sun

Primary Flower Colour: Blue Dark

Primary Foliage Colour: Green

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Period of Interest

Planting Period

Pruning Period

Element of Interest:

Adds height and interest to the garden
Attracts Butterflies
Colour
Flower
Flowers for Cutting
Shape - Adds Character to Your Garden
Shape & Colour


Likes PH: Slightly Acid - Neutral - Slightly Alkaline

Does not thrive in PH:

Moisture Level: Moist well drained soil

Growth Rate: Grows and dies back in the same year (herbaceous)

After Care Required: Water Well After Planting


Work Involved: Needs Some Attention

Fragrance: Not Scented

Suitable for Small Garden:

Does it need staking?:

Plant for RHS Identification Course:

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Specific Planting:

Sowing. Sow seeds on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of compost. Place the container or tray inside a sealed polythene bag and place in a light shady position with a temperature of between 10-15 degrees (50-60F). Germination can take between 1-2 months. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into larger trays or pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after the risk of frosts. Plant 60cm (2ft) apart. Alternatively, sow in autumn for flowers the following summer. In an established, well maintained border simply plant in a clear area, allowing room for the plant to spread. Dig a hole a little larger than the pot, and place the plant into the hole, so that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fill in the remaining gaps, firming the soil as you go. Finally water in well, and keep watering regularly until the plant has established. In an old tired soil, dig the ground over the depth of a garden fork, removing any weeds as you go. Fork in some well rotted organic matter, and follow the steps mentioned above for planting. Finally add a mulch to the surface, which will protect the plant from drying out.

Specific Care:

To produce magnificent blooms delphiniums need a lot of attention. They need to be grown in rich fertile soil and given plenty of water so the roots never dry out. In late spring thin out weak stems, when they reach 7cm (3") tall, so that the plant can put all its energy into strong flowering shoots. For young plants leave a minimum of 2 or 3 shoots, on well-established plants 5-7 shoots. These shoots need to be staked with strong canes in late May or early June to support large flower heads. To prevent blooms snapping, especially after heavy rainfall or in strong winds it is advisable to loosely tie a plant in between three canes. This allows shoots to have some movement. Feed in spring to develop strong growth and mulch around the roots with well-rotted compost to help retain moisture over the summer. Delphiniums are susceptible to attacks from slugs and diseases, especially mildew. Vigorous, well-watered plants are more resistant to fungal diseases, however, spray with an appropriate fungicide when symptoms are first seen. Dead head when the flowers fade as this can result in a second flush of blooms (although these are not as impressive as before). In autumn cut the plant back to ground level. Scrape away some of the soil to expose the crown, and cover with sharp sand (or crushed granite is ideal). Slugs dislike the rough, sharp texture of the soil as they have surprisingly tender underbellies. This, coupled with a watering of liquid slug repellent protects young shoots developing underground from slug attack over winter.

Specific Feeding:

Mulching a border annually in the winter months with well-rotted organic matter will provide sufficient food for these plants. The worms will take the material into the soil, which improves its structure and nutrient levels. On a poor soil adding a fast release granular feed will provide a quick fix early in the season, and although good on it's own, is better used alongside an application of organic matter. Another option is to apply blood, fish and bone early in the season, as this is a good all round balanced feed.

Propagation

Basal stem cuttings

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