Hardy Perennial
New, T&M Exclusive

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers
• Height : 5 feet

Description

UK Exclusive

One of the very best delphiniums from seed, equal in quality to expensive cutting-raised plants. The tall, sturdy stems of Delphinium Centurion Lilac Blue Bicolour are covered in truly stunning bi-coloured blooms with triple-layered petals in lilac and blue shades with a white central 'bee'.

(Flowers from July to September in its first year if sown before the end of February).

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds February to April. Sow seeds on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost and cover with a light sprinkling of vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag or place in a propagator at a temperature of 10-15C (50-59F) until after germination which can take 21-40 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 60cm (24in) apart.

Aftercare

For best results, provide a sunny, sheltered site and a deep, fertile, well-drained soil.

Caution

Harmful if eaten