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Pansy Universal F1 Mixed
Pansy Universal F1 Mixed

84 plugs - £9.99
120 mini-plugs + 30 FREE - £15.99

Clematis - Large-flowered Collection
Clematis Large Flowered Collection

5 young plants £9.99
10 young plants - £17.99

Hydrangea paniculata Vanilla Fraise
Hydrangea paniculata Vanilla Fraise
£9.99 or 3 for £17.99


Black Bamboo
Phyllostachys nigra

restrained in habit
10
L pot was £44.99 - now £34.99

Perennial Cottage Garden Bumper Pack A & B
Perennial Bumper Pack
36 plants - £19.99

Sweet Pea Floral Tribute
Flower Seed

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Delphinium - Perennial, Annual, Biennial

Delphinium New Zealand HybridTall upright plants with long flower spikes, may be perennials or some groups grown as annuals or biennials. Large lobed and toothed leaves up to 8" long and wide, flower spike (raceme) is often at least half the height of the whole plant and consists of several dozen individual flowers.

Annual Delphiniums are sometimes referred to as "Larkspur".

Height and spread: 1-2m x 45-90cm (3-6ft x 1 1/2-3ft) according to variety

  • Soil: moist, fertile well-drained

  • Position: full sun or partial shade, shelter from strong winds

  • Rate of growth: medium
     

  • Hardiness: fully hardy
     

  • Flower colour: Classically in shades of blue, but also available in reds, pinks, pale yellows and even green (though some of us wonder why?). Flowers may be single or double.

  • Flower size: from 2cm (3/4 inch) to 6cm (2 1/2 inches) across according to variety, larger at the bottom of the flowering spike becoming smaller towards the top
     

  • Garden care: Grow towards the back of a mixed border, stake with brushwood or inter-connecting plant supports when they reach 30cm (12") in height, so they are supported but can grow through them and hide the support. Taller specimens will need individual staking to support the heavy and spectacular flower spikes.

    Strongly growing plants benefit from liquid fertiliser.

    Particularly susceptible to slug damage in spring when emerging from the soil, this becomes less of a problem as the plants mature.

    Cut back after flowering to ground level leaving small emerging side-shoots, these may give a second flowering in the autumn, though not as tall as the early summer flowers. Cut back to just above ground level in the autumn when the leaves start to die down.

    Generally easy to grow, staking or support is the real key to success as flopped-over flower spikes are disappointing.

Uses - Borders, Cottage Gardens, Modern Gardens

Buy Delphinium Plants

Delphinium Green Expectations 10 plants in 5cm pots - £14.99
Delphinium Green Expectations 5 plants in 5cm pots - £8.99
Delphinium Hybrids 6 plants - £8.49

Delphinium New Zealand Doubles Mixed 10 plants in 5cm pots - £17.99
Delphinium New Zealand Doubles Mixed 5 plants in 5cm pots - £9.99

Delphinium Pacific Giants 36 plug plants + 6 FREE - £9.49
Delphinium Pacific Giants 72 plug plants + 12 FREE - £12.95

Delphinium Purple Picotee 10 potted plants - £15.99
Delphinium Purple Picotee 5 potted plants - £9.99

Delphinium New Zealand HybridsNew Zealand Doubles

Dreamy spires in calming shades of pale mauve, bold blues and cool whites have an awesome presence in the perennial border. Layer upon layer of soft petals make up the tightly-double blooms of these indulgent new Delphiniums. Combine their arresting beauty with exceptional garden performance and mildew resistance, and you have a sure winner for years to come. Excellent as a cut flower too. Harmful if eaten. Along with Gentians and Himalayan Poppies, these are the archetypal blue flowers.
5 plants in 5cm pots £12.99
10 plants in 5cm pots £17.99
save £7.99

Buy Delphinium Seeds

Delphinium, New Zealand Hybrid

Delphinium (Larkspur) ajacis Kingsize Scarlet - £0.69
Delphinium (Larkspur) ajacis Splish Splash - £0.69
Delphinium (Larkspur) ajacis Sublime Mixed - £1.79
Delphinium (Larkspur) ajacis T&M Improved - £1.99
Delphinium (Larkspur) ajacis The Seven Dwarfs - £1.99
Delphinium (Larkspur) chinensis Gentian Blue - £1.89
Delphinium (Larkspur) consolida Cloudy Skies Mixed - £1.99
Delphinium grandiflorum Summer Blues - £2.69
Delphinium grandiflorum Summer Nights - £0.69
Delphinium hybridum Dusky Maiden - £0.99
Delphinium hybridum Dwarf Blue Heaven - £2.69
Delphinium hybridum Green Twist - £4.99
Delphinium hybridum Magic Fountains Mixed - £2.49
Delphinium hybridum New Zealand Doubles Mixed - £4.99
Delphinium hybridum Pacific Giants Mixed - £2.49
Delphinium hybridum Pagan Purples - £4.99
Delphinium New Zealand Duo 2 packets - 1 of each - £5.99
Delphinium New Zealand Hybrids - £3.99
Delphinium x cultorum Centurion Lilac Blue Bicolour F1 Hybrid - £2.49
Delphinium x cultorum Centurion Rose F1 Hybrid - £2.89
Delphinium x cultorum Tall Black Knight - £2.39


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