Description
Discover the beauty of our Vibrant Delphinium Mix, featuring a stunning array of colours including shades of blue, lilac, and white. Perfect for borders and garden beds, these perennials bloom from spring to early summer. Once cut back will produce a second flush in Autumn, attracting pollinators and adding vertical interest to your landscape. Ideal for cut flower gardeners seeking a long-lasting floral display!
Offer: 1 young plant.
Plant Info:
| Botanical Name: | Delphinium elatum |
| Common Name: | Delphinium |
| Colour: | Mix (White, Pink, Lilac, Purple, Skye Blue, and Dark Blue) |
| Height: | 750mm – 900mm when fully grown |
| Spacing: | 300mm between plants needs airflow around the plant. |
| Light: | Full sun or part shade |
| Zone: | Grows everywhere in South Africa (annual in zones 2-6, tender perennial in zones 7-11) |
| Kids & Pets: | Toxic (both humans and pets – All parts of the plant contain toxic compounds that can cause serious health issues if ingested.) |
| Climate: | Prefers cooler temps and needs some shading in hot climates |
| Water: | Requires regular water |
| Outdoor & Pots: | It can grow well in beds and pots in the garden outside |
Growing Info:
| Soil: | Delphiniums prefer well-draining, fertile soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0-7.5). |
| Delphinium Plant Instructions: | Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back and add some organic compost or well-rotted manure to improve the soil and add fertility and drainage. Then place your plant into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now, fill in the rest of the soil around the roots. Give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and then give it a long, gentle drink of water to encourage root growth. |
| Watering: | Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Rather, water deep and less regularly. |
| Where to Plant: | Find a place that gets a decent amount of sun, with well-draining soil and some afternoon shade if in the very warm parts of South Africa. Provide shelter from strong winds, which can damage their tall flower stalks. |
| When to Plant: | Plant outside at the beginning of spring (September-October) or early autumn (March-April). If planted in September, please make sure to do so after the last chance of frost. Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon. |
| Pinch: | Not needed |
| Care Instructions: | Might need stalking to prevent them from bending or breaking in the wind. |
| Fertilizing: | Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks during the growing season. |
| Deadheading: | Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. |
| When to Expect: Blooms: | It should start blooming from the beginning of November if the young plant is planted at the beginning of September. |
| Division: | Divide established clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour and prevent overcrowding. |
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