Delphinium elatum ‘Faust’
- We wonder whether Marlowe or Goethe had delphiniums in mind when they wrote their epic Faustian tales? Probably not… Their loss, though, because this variety? Well, it’s devilishly good!
- Featuring upright spikes of semi-double blooms in a powdery cobalt blue-violet, this delphinium packs a punch wherever it’s placed, but looks particularly good when planted in uniform blocks, or alongside foxgloves and lupins in contrasting hues
- Other planting ideas for your delphinium include container planting (in a large pot) or the creation of a wildlife garden (alongside the likes of aquilegia and echinacea)
- A couple of other features worth highlighting; ‘Faust’ makes an excellent cut flower for bouquets and will also attract lots of pollinators to your garden!
- Fully hardy in nature, you can rely on this delphinium to survive even harsh winters and come back the following year
- Faust’ has received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, given to plants that perform exceptionally well in British gardens.
