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Delphinium Cherry Blossom

Delphinium Cherry Blossom

Delphinium ‘Cherry Blossom’ is a compact, clump-forming perennial valued for its upright form and soft pink to blush flower spikes in early to mid-summer, creating a gentle cottage-garden effect, with finely divided green foliage that may yellow and die back after flowering.


Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 18–24 in

USDA Zones: 3a–7b (best performance in cooler climates; may struggle in heat and humidity)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Soft pink to blush flower spikes in early to mid-summer
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture


🌸 Landscape Uses
Perennial borders, cottage gardens, edging, containers, cut flowers


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerances: Deer resistant

Plant type
Perennial
Height
18"
Width
12-18"
Hardiness zones
3–7
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Summer
Flower color
Pink
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Soil
Loamy, Well Drained
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting
Shape
Clump, Upright
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No