Caring for delphiniums
Delphiniums make wonderful summer vertical plants and cut flowers - find out how to get the most from them in your garden.
60 seeds 120180 | £6.95 |
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I know we all like our bright and deep blue delphiniums, but there's something even more stunning about this smokey trio. Mix with coffee, apricot and terracotta in a border or vase.
The seed packet contains a mix of all three varieties:Genus | Delphinium |
Variety | Magic Fountains |
Type | Hardy Perennial |
Common Name | Larkspur |
Border Position | Back, Middle |
Soil Type | Fertile, Neutral |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
Height | 90cm (36in) |
Spacing | 30cm (12in) |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow indoors late winter at 13°C (55°F) in a moist seed compost, covering with a thin layer too. Keep in the dark. Germination can take up to a month but check regularly. Transfer resulting seedlings into 9cm pots and acclimatise to outside conditions before planting out. |
Care Tips | Protect young plants from slugs and night frosts, water and fertilise until flowers are produced then support flower spikes. Remove flowers early to encourage more blooms. Mildew will eventually find its way on to the plant towards the end of the season. I would not bother spraying for this just try to prevent it by offering good air circulation and moist soil. |
Flowering | June - September |
Harvesting | Flower production: 2-3 months |
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Delphiniums make wonderful summer vertical plants and cut flowers - find out how to get the most from them in your garden.
We have all got to grow delphiniums – the most statuesque towering spires for any garden. They make brilliant cut flowers too.
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Sarah Raven Delphinium Mix reviews
Reviewed 3rd October 2018 by Ela Only one seed germinated, grew 3 cm and shrivelled😳 |