Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Containers, Patios
• Special Features : Flowers in 1st Year
• Height : 15 inches

Description

Yes this is a Delphinium! Attractive petite plants, covered in a blanket of delightful, sky-blue flowers. Flowering in their first year from sowing, making them perfect for bedding, borders or containers, providing a colourful display over a long summer period.

Sowing Instructions

Sow from late winter to early summer 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in a good seed compost. Make sure the compost is moist but not wet and seal inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 21-30 days at 18-24C (65-75F).

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots.

Aftercare

Later plant out 30cm (12in) apart into moist but well drained soil in full sun. Seed sown early will often flower the same season. D. cardinale is a short lived perennial.

Caution

Harmful if eaten