Magic Fountains Lilac Pink Delphinium
Magic Fountains Lilac Pink Delphinium
Soft Lilac-Pink Spires Sized for the Real-World Border
Magic Fountains Lilac Pink Delphinium (Delphinium elatum 'Magic Fountains Lilac Pink') delivers tall-delphinium drama on a manageable, midsize plant that rarely needs heavy staking. Dense spires of soft lilac-pink flowers with white center "bees" rise in early to midsummer and draw hummingbirds and bees. Deer-resistant and reliably hardy, it's a romantic cottage-garden classic for sunny borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.
Magic Fountains Lilac Pink Plant Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Delphinium elatum 'Magic Fountains Lilac Pink' |
| Mature Size | 30–36 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide |
| Hardiness Zone | 3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy) |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Bloom Time | Early to midsummer, often reblooming if cut back |
| Flower Color | Soft lilac-pink with a white center bee |
| Soil | Moist, rich, well-drained; amend clay with compost |
| Winter Hardiness | Reliable to -30°F once established |
| Deer Resistance | Rarely browsed — foliage is unpalatable to deer |
Landscape Uses in Minnesota
Midsize vertical accents: Soft spires add cottage-garden height with less staking than towering types. Space 18–24 inches apart.
Pollinator and cut-flower gardens: Hummingbirds and bees love the blooms, and the spires are excellent cut. Pair with roses, peonies, and Shasta daisies.
Best Time to Plant in Minnesota
Plant in spring (late April–May) or early fall into rich, moist soil. Water through establishment.
How to Plant Magic Fountains Lilac Pink Delphinium
Dig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2 inches deep, keeping mulch off the crown. Space 18–24 inches apart. In windy spots, a light stake or peony ring keeps spires upright.
Watering Magic Fountains Lilac Pink Delphinium
First year: Keep evenly moist — water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.
After year one: Prefers steady moisture and rich soil; cut spent spires to the base to encourage a second flush.
Q: Does it need staking?
Less than towering delphiniums — in sheltered spots it stands on its own; in windy sites a light support helps.
Q: Is delphinium poisonous?
Yes — all parts are toxic if eaten. Plant it away from where children or pets might nibble, and wash hands after handling.
Q: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?
Yes — hardy to zone 3 with good drainage over winter.
Q: Is it deer-resistant?
Yes — deer rarely browse delphinium foliage.
You May Also Like
Magic Fountains Sky Blue White Bee Delphinium: A sky-blue from the same midsize series.
Peony (Paeonia): A timeless companion for the early-summer border.
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum): A white-daisy classic cottage-garden partner.
How Many Magic Fountains Lilac Pink Delphinium Do I Need?
These midsize spires stand 18–24 in wide, so space plants 21 in on center for a soft vertical block, or plant in groups of 3–5 for a romantic cottage cluster. For a border run at 21 in o.c.:
| Run length | 5 ft | 10 ft | 15 ft | 20 ft |
| Plants (21 in o.c.) | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 |
Magic Fountains Lilac Pink Delphinium Season-by-Season in Minnesota
- Spring: Deeply cut green foliage mounds up and sends up flower stalks as the weather warms.
- Summer: Dense spires of soft lilac-pink flowers with a white center bee open early to midsummer, drawing hummingbirds and bees.
- Fall: Cut back after the first flush and it often reblooms with a lighter second flush into early fall.
- Winter: Dies back to the crown and returns reliably with good drainage, hardy to -30°F.
At a Glance
✔ Pollinator-Friendly ✔ Deer-Resistant
Plant It With
- Magic Fountains Dark Blue Dark Bee Delphinium — deep royal-blue spires from the same series for a two-tone planting.
- Bartzella Peony — soft yellow blooms make a romantic early-summer partner.
- Johnson’s Blue Cranesbill — lavender-blue flowers weave a low skirt beneath the pink spires.
- Blue Fortune Hyssop — lavender-blue bottlebrush spikes echo the vertical line and feed pollinators.
Is Magic Fountains Lilac Pink Delphinium Right for Your Yard?
This midsize delphinium wants full sun to part shade and rich, moist, well-drained soil — cottage borders and cut-flower beds suit it, and it rarely needs the heavy staking towering types demand. Not a fit where children or pets graze, since all parts are toxic if eaten, and it struggles in hot, dry, poor soil.