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Delphinium
| (Ranunculaceae) Genus of about 250 species of perennial, grown for spikes of irregularly cup-shaped, some hooded spurred flowers. Found mainly in mountainous areas worldwide, except Australia and polar regions. They have fibrous, fleshy or tuberous roots. Basal leaves are toothed, 3-5 lobed. Grouped into 3 - Belladonna Group are perennial, upright branching spikes, with cap shaped single flowers early and late summer. Ht 1.2m/3-4' Elatum Group are clump forming perennials with fleshy crowns and flowering spikes in early and midsummer. Single, semi-double or double flowers and an 'eye' These are the most commonly grown in gardens. Ht 1.5-2m/5-6' Pacific Hybrids are similar to Elatum but usually grown as annuals or biennials. Semi double flowers early and midsummer. Ht 1.7m/5.5' In spring, remove thin growths from well established plants leaving 5-7 strong shoots. Remove flower spikes when faded, for a second flush late summer. Ideal for back of the border and for cut flowers. May need staking.
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Delphinium 'Black Knight'
| Dark blue flowers with black bees or eyes. Sun or semi shade, reasonable soil. Eventual Ht 1.5m/4'. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50
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Delphinium 'Galahad'
| NEW A subtle and beautiful delphinium with spires of creamy white flowers. The florets are closely placed on tall stems, opening over a period several weeks. For more flowers later on, simply cut back and they should produce more spikes. Eventual Ht 90cm/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50 |
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Delphinium 'King Arthur'
| Violet blue flowers with white bees. Eventual Ht 1/5m/4'. Sold in 9cm pots.
Price: £4.50
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Delphinium 'La Boheme'
| Violet blue buds opening to small double white flowers. June onwards. Sunny site, well drained soil. Eventual Ht 100cm (3-4'). Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50
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Delphinium 'Summer Skies'
| Graceful light to medium violet blue spikes with white "bees". Giant pacific type. Grows best in part to full sun. Thrives in rich, deeply worked soil. Eventual Ht 5'/2m. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50 |
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