Thursday, February 05, 2009

Delphinium Mix

Hardy Annual

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Height: 48 inches
  • Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower

Description

Exclusive. A delighted T&M customer discovered this uniquely colored Larkspur. Attractive violet and white striped and splashed blooms smother tall, free flowering stems. Beautiful plants for growing towards the back of borders, or as an intriguing cut flower. Height 90-120cm (3-4 feet).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:spring or late fall zones 3-7, late summer/early autumn zones 8-10
Sowing depth:3mm (1/8in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart.

Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart.

Alternatively, sow in late summer in 7.5cm (3in) pots in a cool greenhouse and then overwinter plants in cool, well lit conditions. Plant out the following spring after all risk of frost.

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