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Pacific Giants Mixed Delphinium Seeds 6435. Large, graceful spikes filled with 5 cm (2"") double florets burst out into colour at the top of these sturdy plants. A well balanced blend of solids and bi-colours. Foliage is mildew resistant and the tall plants are good for the background in the perennial border. Garden height of 150 cm (5""). Cut back plants after flowering is complete to encourage a second bloom for later in the summer. Hardy to Zone 4.
350 seed/gram. Easy to grow, adaptable to most soils, trouble free and tolerant of heat and drought. Start seed 8 to 10 weeks early indoors. Chill seed for 24 hours prior to sowing. Germinate at 18 C (65 F) then grow on under lights at cooler temperatures of 15-18 C (60-65 F) before hardening off and transplanting to a sunny site.
| WEIGHT | N/A |
|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | N/A |
| BLOOMING SEASON BEGINS |
Early Summer |
| LIFECYCLE |
Perennial |
| PROPAGATION |
Start Indoors or Sow Direct in Fall |
| DAYS TO EMERGENCE |
10 to 20 |
| LIGHT |
Full Sun |
| GROWTH HABIT |
Sturdy |
| HEIGHT |
Tall (120 to 150 cm)(48"" to 60"") |
| FROST TOLERANCE |
Winter Hardy |
| DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY |
Prior Experience Beneficial |
| HERITAGE |
Open Pollinated |
| FAMILY NAME |
Ranunculaceae |
| LATIN |
Delphinium X elatum ( X cultorum) |
| REQUIRES STRATIFICATION |
Some perennial plants produce seed that is viable but dormant. This means that while the seed has all the internal structures and nutrients required to germinate, the seed coat is so hard, water cann |
| SUGGESTED USES |
Back of the border., Hummingbird plant, Pollinator plant - a bumble bee favourite!, Stately accent plant, Vertical colour |
