Long, strong, impressive flower spikes with semi-double, rich purple flowers. Outstanding garden performance makes this a must for all perennial borders. Height 1.8m. Spread 60cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Hardy. Attracts bees.
Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’ is a dramatic perennial admired for its tall flower spikes packed with semi-double, rich purple blooms. Growing to a height of 1.8m with a spread of 60cm, this variety flowers from June to September. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, enjoys full sun, and is hardy enough to return year after year. A magnet for bees, Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’ makes a showstopping feature in perennial borders.
PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
Spring: Plant Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’ in spring when the soil begins to warm. This gives the roots time to establish before the flowering season.
Autumn: Planting in early autumn also works well, allowing the crown to settle before dormancy and encouraging strong growth the following year.
Site Selection
Sunlight: Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’ performs best in full sun. Choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to encourage tall, strong spikes.
Soil: For best results, plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Adding compost or well-rotted manure improves both structure and nutrient content.
Planting Instructions
Prepare the Hole: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.
Soil Preparation: Enrich the soil with organic matter to boost fertility and drainage.
Planting: Place Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’ with the crown level to the soil surface. Firm back gently and fill in gaps to remove air pockets.
Watering After Planting: Water thoroughly to help roots settle and establish.
Watering Requirements
Growing Season: Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Deep watering is recommended in dry spells to support tall spikes.
Dormant Season: Reduce watering significantly in winter, giving only enough to prevent the soil from becoming overly dry.
Feeding
Spring: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to promote healthy shoots and flower spikes.
Mid-Summer: Feed Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’ again during flowering to maintain energy and encourage prolonged blooming.
Pruning
Deadheading: Remove faded blooms promptly. This encourages further flowering and helps keep plants looking neat.
Autumn Pruning: Once flowering is over, cut Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’ back to ground level to prepare for dormancy.
Mulching
Spring: Apply a mulch of compost or bark chips around the base to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and keep soil temperatures steady.
Winter: A thicker mulch after cutting back in autumn will protect the crown through colder months.
Supporting the Plant
Staking: The tall stems of Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’ benefit from staking. Place supports early in the season to guide the spikes and prevent damage from strong winds.
Final Tips
Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’ is an outstanding perennial for borders, delivering bold, rich purple blooms and reliable garden performance. With fertile soil, regular watering, and proper staking, it produces tall spikes that dominate the summer garden. Loved by pollinators, Delphinium ‘Pagan Purples’ brings height, colour, and drama to perennial plantings year after year.
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Excellent service. Flowers are stunning. Thank you.
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Brilliant! Lovely plants, speedy delivery and everything in a good condition. I look forward to getting some more plants from you soon.
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This is hardly more than a five inch shoot – albeit a sturdy one – but no blooms this year. Expensive for what was received
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A good healthy plant but without flower, look forward to seeing it in flower
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All plants arrived in excellent condition
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very well packaged – all good strong plants but obviously not in flower yet. Would reccomend this nursery
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Healthy looking plant & beautifully packaged
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Plant very healthy looking. Quick serivce
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