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Delphinium Seeds - Crystal Mix
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Delphinium (Delphinium Elatum Magic Fountains Crystal Mix) - A great compact habit for small spaces but all the beauty of the traditional tall delphiniums. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, but not deer or rabbits! This mid-sized series has strong stems with large spikes of flowers in shades from white to lilac, pink, blue and purple, sometimes with a contrasting centre or “bee”.MORE DELPHINIUM OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Rich, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Delphinium Elatum
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 seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Delphinium (Delphinium Elatum Magic Fountains Crystal Mix) - A great compact habit for small spaces but all the beauty of the traditional tall delphiniums. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, but not deer or rabbits! This mid-sized series has strong stems with large spikes of flowers in shades from white to lilac, pink, blue and purple, sometimes with a contrasting centre or “bee”.
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.