Delphinium 'Samba'
"Larkspur"
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Description
Delphinium 'Samba' takes its name to heart, bursting into bloom with the kind of lively flair you’d expect from a midsummer carnival. Standing tall on strong, upright stems, this larkspur produces dense spires packed with fully double white flowers, each delicately touched with a soft yellow centre. The contrast is subtle yet striking, lending a bright, uplifting feel to borders just when the garden craves a touch of freshness. Against its mound of green, finely cut foliage, the blossoms of Delphinium 'Samba' rise like elegant dancers, swaying gently in the breeze and demanding the limelight without ever seeming overdone.
What makes Delphinium 'Samba' so irresistible is its ability to bring balance as well as beauty. The crisp white petals illuminate shadier corners and add definition among richer colours, while the hint of yellow at the heart keeps things from feeling too stark. Plant larkspur 'Samba' in groups for a bold vertical accent, or weave it through a mixed border for moments of light and lift among deeper hues. Indoors, a stem or two in a tall vase captures that same sense of poise and celebration. With Delphinium 'Samba' gracing your summer planting, the whole garden gains a rhythm—bright, graceful, and impossible to ignore.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Delphinium 'Samba' ('Coadelsam') (Highlander Series)
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Flower colour
White, yellow, cream
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Plant size
1
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Established height
1-1.2m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Delphinium 'Samba' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Larkspur" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in April 2026Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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