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Mini Pinks Delphinium: Pink Spires Behind the Lavender Border
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Mini Pinks delphinium brings the classic spire shape to smaller gardens in bright shades from rose to clear pink. At 2.5 to 3 feet tall it is shorter and sturdier than the towering types, so it holds up longer without staking.
It is a companion with different needs from lavender. Delphiniums want richer, more evenly moist soil, so they belong in a border just behind or beside the lavender bed, not in its lean, dry ground.
Mini Pinks at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Delphinium 'Mini Pinks' |
| Flowers | Bright pink, rose to clear pink, florets 1.5 to 2 inches across |
| Foliage | Medium green, deeply lobed, 4 to 8 inches across |
| Size | 30 to 36 inches tall, basal clump 18 to 24 inches wide |
| Bloom | Early summer, with a second round in late summer and fall |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 3 to 7 |
| Light | Full sun to light part shade |
How to pair it with lavender
The trick is a two-zone bed. Put lavender on the front, sunniest and best-drained strip, and plant Mini Pinks in a slightly richer border behind it, where you can water more often without soaking the lavender. From the path you see pink spires rising behind purple wands, and each plant gets the soil it wants.
Pink delphinium and purple lavender also share the same vertical flower form, which makes the pairing look unified. Add white or pale pink lavender if you want a softer, cottage-style palette. Sketch the two zones in the Companion Plant Planner.
Planting and care
- Soil: rich, well drained and evenly moist. Delphiniums dislike soggy winter soil, so good drainage still matters.
- Water: regular watering through the growing season, more than lavender ever needs.
- Climate: they prefer cool summers, which Great Lakes gardens often provide.
- Support: the shorter stems usually stand on their own; a stake or ring helps in windy spots.
- Second bloom: cut spent spikes back to the leafy base after the first flush for more flowers in late summer and fall.
Slugs like young delphinium shoots in spring, so keep an eye on emerging growth after wet weather.
The plug tray format
Mini Pinks is offered as a full 72-cell plug tray, suited to growers, cutting gardens and long borders. See the product page for current availability, or the Wholesale Hub for tray orders.
Frequently asked questions
Can Mini Pinks grow in the same bed as lavender?
Not in the same lean, dry soil. Grow it in a richer border right next to the lavender so the two read as one planting.
Is it good for cutting?
Delphinium spires make striking cut flowers. Plan a cutting row in the Cut Flower Planner.
Is delphinium safe around pets?
All parts of delphinium are toxic if eaten, so plant it away from grazing pets and curious children.
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