Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Red Lark Delphinium, or larkspur, is a tall plant with a strong visual impact. The 2.5 feet tall stems are thin and feature double blooms in a shade of reddish-coral. The flowers engulf the plant, creating a wall of blooms during the spring and summer. Medium-green basal foliage is lobed, giving the plant a feathery texture.
Delphinium is a staple for mixed beds and borders, lending a cottage garden feel to any space. Plant along a foundation wall or create a lovely mass planting. Trim the stems to feature the flowers in an arrangement. Pollinators also enjoy the beautiful blooms, but deer and rabbits leave Delphinium alone. Grow Red Lark Delphinium as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 8.
Red Lark Delphinium Care
The Red Lark Delphinium is an easy-to-grow plant that needs full to partial sun. An area that recipes 4 to 6 hours of sunlight will support strong stems and abundant blooms. Water Delphinium when the top few inches of soil are dry. Fertilize with a product with a 5-12-5 NPK ratio in the early spring and again after the flowers fade.
Deadhead Red Lark Delphinium to clean up the look of the plant and redirect energy into the plant to encourage another flush of flowers. The growth will die after the first heavy frost. All of the growth can be removed in the early winter.
Red Lark Delphinium Spacing
Red Lark Delphinium reaches 30 to 36 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide. Plants can be spaced 18 to 24 inches apart to create a dense wall of greenery and flowers.
Red Lark Delphinium Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 30 - 36 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: N/A |
| Bloom Period: Summer, Spring |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Red Lark Delphinium |
| Other Name(s): Delphinium, Larkspur |
| Scientific Name: Delphinium 'Red Lark' PP29761 |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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