Delphinium elatum 'Pixie Rocket® Sky Rocket' – Delphinium / Larkspur

Elevate your garden's design with Delphinium Pixie Rocket® Sky Rocket, a variety that captures the very essence of a summer sky. This compact cultivar stands out with its dense, vibrant azure-blue flower spikes, supported by sturdy stems that brave the wind without ever flopping. Designed for modern gardens and tight spaces, it breathes spectacular vertical dimension and a touch of bluish serenity into your landscaping compositions.

• Foliage : Features deep green deciduous foliage, finely cut to create a striking contrast with the brightness of the blooms.
• Flowers : Displays luminous sky-blue double flowers clustered in compact spikes that irresistibly attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
• Light : Requires a full sun exposure to guarantee stem vigor and the intensity of the blue hue.
• Habit : Upright and naturally short, offering a solid structure with no staking required.
• Growth : Shows moderate growth, ideal for maintaining a tidy appearance throughout the season.
• Soil : Thrives in fertile soil, rich in humus and offering impeccable drainage.
• Temperature : Benefits from excellent hardiness, easily withstanding the climate of Canadian Zone 3.
• Resistances : Demonstrates good resilience against common pests when growing conditions are optimal.

• Types of use : Magnificent in mass plantings, flower bed borders, or grown in containers on a sunny terrace.
• Decorative benefits : Provides a rare and sought-after blue colour; its stems make beautiful cut flowers for your bouquets.

• Watering : Water regularly to maintain constant soil moisture, avoiding wetting the leaves.
• Fertilization : Amend with a balanced fertilizer in early spring and during the blooming period.
• Pruning : Remove flower stalks as soon as they wither to stimulate the emergence of new growth.
• Planting : Install in soil enriched with compost, respecting the spacing to ensure proper aeration.
• Winter Protection : Protect the base with organic mulch before winter to stabilize soil temperature.