A must for the herbaceous border, with majestic spikes billowing with frilly petals through the summer. This cottage garden favourite will not disappoint bringing height and colour to the garden.
When to Sow : Sep - May
HOW TO SOW CHERRY BLOSSOM BEE DELPHINIUMS:
Needs Cold stratification.
Spring Sowing - seeds should be placed in the fridge for two weeks prior to sowing, then surface sow onto moist compost, just covering with a little vermiculite. Place in a propagator with lid or into a poly bag to keep evenly moist. Ideal temp 15-18°C. Bottom heat will speed up germination.
Autumn Sowing - Sow as above and leave under glass to cold stratify naturally. In spring once the weather warms germination should occur.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots.
- Classification: Hardy Perennial
- Expert Level: Difficult
- Germination Time: 4-8 wks
- Flowering Time: June - Sep
- Site: Full Sun/ Part
- Sun Soil Type: Chalk / Sand/ Loam
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Will need staking and regular feeding. Thin shoots to 2-3 per plant for best blooms (5-7 on established plants) Cut back after flowering to encourage repeat flowering.
- Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders, Dried
- Harvesting: Harvest when 30% of blooms have opened on the spike
- Days to Maturity: 90-120 Days
- Vase Life: 5-7 Days
- Height:60cm
- Plant Spacing: 20cm
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45 Seeds per packet Approx
Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.
We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.