{"product_id":"delphinium-semibarbatum-citrina-zalil","title":"Delphinium semibarbatum Citrina (Zalil) | Beardless Larkspur","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eDelphinium semibarbatum ‘Citrina’ | Zalil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eRare species delphinium · Lemon-yellow blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eDelphinium semibarbatum ‘Citrina’, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eZalil\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a rare and striking species delphinium originating from \u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eAfghanistan and Iran\u003c\/strong\u003e. It produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"501\"\u003elong, slender flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e covered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eclear lemon-yellow florets\u003c\/strong\u003e, an unusual and highly sought-after colour in delphiniums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eUniquely, most florets \u003cstrong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eopen simultaneously\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a dramatic and eye-catching display. In its native Persia, the flowers were traditionally used for \u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"775\"\u003edyeing silk\u003c\/strong\u003e. This species is also notable for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"832\"\u003etuberous roots\u003c\/strong\u003e, similar to dahlias, rather than the fibrous roots typical of most delphiniums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eDespite its origins in arid regions, ‘Citrina’ performs best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eaverage to slightly moist soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. In warmer climates, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003epartial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e helps prevent summer dormancy and ensures prolonged flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eDelphinium semibarbatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘Citrina’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zalil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 75 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear lemon-yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan, Iran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuberous roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eSowing period (indoors):\u003c\/strong\u003e January–May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eAutumn–winter sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eSurface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eCover lightly with vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eCold stratification recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003ePlace sown trays in a sealed bag at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e4 °C for 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eMove to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e10–13 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e for germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eKeep out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 4–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eTransplant seedlings into cell trays, then pot on into \u003cstrong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e8 cm pots\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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