Pacific Giant Delphinium add majesty and beauty to the background of flower gardens. Long flower-filled spikes bloom in white, blue, pink, mauve, and purple. The flowers populating the spikes are symmetrically shaped, with huge 8 cm (3") blooms. This delphinium also has mildew resistance.
SKU: 142189
Growing Information
Safe for Bees
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
8 to 18 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Growing Height:
1.2-1.8 m (4-6')
Key Features
Plant Type: Flower
Botanical Name: Delphinium elatum
Fill Weight (grams): 0.125
Approximate Seed Count: 60-70
Plant Lifecycle: Perennial (returns every year)
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Color: Purple, blue, white, pink
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Hardiness Zone(s): 2 to 9
Harvest/Bloom Season: July to August
Disease Resistance: mildew
Instructions
For early blooms, start indoors. Or, after all danger of frost, sow outdoors. When young plants have 3 or 4 leaves, thin or transplant.
Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8")
Suggestions
Perfect for beautiful cut flowers, small gardens, and windy areas where tall types are damaged. Doesn't require staking. Do not ingest seeds or plants.