Description

Pacific Giants Delphinium Blend (Delphinium elatum) is an heirloom strain renowned for its stunning, tall spires of large, closely packed blossoms in shades of pink, violet, and blue. This award-winning variety reaches heights of 3'–6' and thrives in full sun, making it an eye-catching background plant for gardens. The blend attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators, and is also a fantastic choice for cut flowers. Known for its mildew resistance and deer resistance, this hardy perennial is perfect for USDA zones 3–7. In warmer zones, it can be grown as an annual when sown in late summer or fall for a spring bloom.

80 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Delphinium elatum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Native: Asia and Europe
Hardiness: Hardy perennial in USDA zones 3-7. In warmer zones, plants are short-lived and treated as annuals sown in late summer/fall for spring bloom.
Plant Dimensions: 3'–6' tall
Variety Information: Tall, elegant spires of closely packed, large, well-formed 3″ blossoms in pink, violet, and many shades of blue.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring to early summer
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, or as late as 2 months before your average first frost date, and when soil temperature is 60°–70°F.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. In mild climates, start in midsummer to transplant in fall for spring bloom.
Days to Emerge: 15 – 20 days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 24″
Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 24″