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    DELPHINIUM
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    DELPHINIUM

    All flower MAY-JUN

    Another old cottage-garden favourite. To get the best display requires some fussing over. Greedy feeders and loved by slugs. Taller varieties need staking. Results can be spectacular.

    Genus of about 320 species of annuals, biennials and perennials found mainly in mountainous areas worldwide, except Australia.

    Main delphinium, or larkspur, cultivars are classed into Belladonna, Elatum or Pacific Hybrid groups

    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Pacific Hybrid group.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, leaf miners, caterpillars, powdery mildew, crown rot on mature plants.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Lilac
    • Cup-shaped
      Shallowly cup-shaped to 7cm (3in) across
    • Spikes
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1.7m (5½ft)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Perennial.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    • Rabbit Resistant
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds
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    Varieties

    DELPHINIUM 'Astolat'
    Lilac and pink with black eye
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    Available Early Spring 2025
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    DELPHINIUM 'Black Knight'
    Purple violet
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    DELPHINIUM 'Blue Bird'
    Clear blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    DELPHINIUM 'Blue Jay'
    Blue with white eye
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    Available Early Spring 2025
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    DELPHINIUM 'Bolero'
    Highlander series. Double lavender-blue flowers with a cream centre. Good for cutting
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    DELPHINIUM 'Cameliard'
    Lavender-blue with white eye
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    DELPHINIUM 'Cha Cha'
    Highlander series. Double pale purple flowers. Good for cutting
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    DELPHINIUM 'Flamenco'
    Highlander series. Dusky pink double flowers good for cutting
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    DELPHINIUM 'Galahad'
    White
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    Available from January 2025
    Awaiting new stock
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    DELPHINIUM 'King Arthur'
    Violet with white eye
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    DELPHINIUM 'Moonlight'
    Highlander series - A form with double lilac rosettes which initially have a lime-green centre
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    DELPHINIUM 'Summer Skies'
    Light blue with white heart
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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