Delphinium 'Coral Sunset'
from Nico Wigchert
Introduced 2004
Elatum hybrid featuring magnificent racemes of coral red flowers whose colouring is quite unique in the commercial market.
Very sturdy, pyramid-shaped racemes, 6” across at the base. Buds are detailed with beautiful green streaks.
The result of over half a century’s breeding work.
Height: 30”/ 75cm
Spread: 24”/60cm
Hardiness: US zones 5-8
Blooms: June-August
Common name:
Larkspur
Patent status:
USA PPAF. Europe, PPAF |
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Coral Sunset is a hit at Hortifair
Friday, 04 November 2005
'Coral Sunset' turned heads as it was displayed at the Hortifair exhibition in Amsterdam. Judges from the VKC, a collective of Dutch producers set up to monitor standards, awarded it 9 / 10 points for quality.
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Commercial Production
Wednesday, 21 January 2004
Delphinium 'Coral Sunset' is produced by Nico Wigchert at the same nursery where it was discovered.
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Nico Wigchert
By Miriam Young
Read all about this Delphinium fanatic, Nico Wigchert here. |
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| The Story Behind the Plant |
Delphinium 'Coral Sunset'
By Miriam Young
Delphinium ‘Coral Sunset’ is a cultivar over 50 years in the making, the product of an ongoing mission to create the elusive hardy red Delphinium. |
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| Growing Tips |
All you need to know
By Arie Blom
 Arie Blom is here to tell us how to best treat this wonderful Delphinium. |
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