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Delphinium Seeds - Cherry Blossoms
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Delphinium (Delphinium Elatum Magic Fountains Cherry Blossoms White Bee) - Delphiniums are the stars of the early summer border. Plants form low mounds of deeply-cut green leaves with upright spikes of satiny flowers.MORE DELPHINIUM OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Cherry
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Rich, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
12 - 18 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/8 - 1/4 inch
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Delphinium (Delphinium Elatum Magic Fountains Cherry Blossoms White Bee) - Delphiniums are the stars of the early summer border. Plants form low mounds of deeply-cut green leaves with upright spikes of satiny flowers. This shorter variety only reaches up to 36 inches and should not require staking. It features lovely cherry blossoms with a white eye, or "bee". Removing faded spikes at the base will encourage repeat blooming in fall. In hot, humid summer regions, plants do not usually last more than 2 to 3 years. Plants are often attacked by mildew in mid summer; simply cut back hard to encourage fresh foliage.
Delphinium grow best in full sun; however, in hotter zones they may be planted in bright shade areas that still receive some direct sunlight during the day. They thrive in rich, deeply worked soil that drains well. Prefers cool, moist summer nights. Space plants approximately 24 inches apart for optimum performance. Grows well in zones 3 - 7, but in hotter zones you may need to treat as hardy annual. Delphinium care includes applying a balanced liquid fertilizer every month as the plants are heavy feeders.
To get a jump start on the growing season, sow Delphinium seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before last frost. Use sterile starter mix in trays and cover flower seeds 1/8 - 1/4 inches.