Delphinium elatum Magic Fountain Cherry Blossom

Delphinium elatum Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom

Delphinium elatum Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom is a refined and versatile flowering perennial that adds a touch of sophistication to gardens and floral displays. Its soft lilac-pink blooms offer a delicate palette, making it a favorite choice for spring and fall arrangements. With a compact growth habit and strong stems, this variety is as durable as it is beautiful, thriving in borders, perennial beds, and as a commercial cut flower.

Features:

• Color: Pale lilac-pink blooms with a soft, elegant hue.
• Growth: Compact habit with consistent blooming even under shorter days.
• Applications: Ideal for tall landscape plantings, perennial beds, and cut flower production. Suitable for greenhouse cultivation and potted plant programs.
• Bloom Speed: Blooms up to six weeks faster from transplant compared to open-pollinated types, allowing for multiple rotations in greenhouse spaces.
• Stems: Strong and ship-ready stems make it a reliable choice for florists and commercial growers.

Sowing and Growing Instructions:

• Germination: 10-20 days at 18-21°C.
• Sowing:
  • Transplant Recommended: Sow 10-16 weeks before planting out.
  • Support: Strong support is recommended; cover seeds lightly.
  • Transplant Timing: Move seedlings into larger containers 6-8 weeks after germination.
  • Conditions: Grow at 10–13°C. in the greenhouse or cold frames. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost.
  • Greenhouse Growing: If growing in raised beds in the greenhouse, use horizontal trellis support 30-45 cm above the beds. Maintain temperatures below 15°C and feed with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid overhead irrigation.
• Direct Seeding: Not recommended.
• Spacing:
  • Perennial Use: Space plants 30–45 cm apart.
    Annual Use: Space plants 30 cm apart.
• Hardiness Zones: 3-7; typically lasts up to three seasons as a short-lived perennial.

Care and Maintenance:

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Slightly alkaline soil conditions are preferred.
• Fertilizer: Apply light but frequent doses of balanced fertilizer.
• Pruning: Cut back immediately after the first bloom to encourage a second bloom in late summer and early fall.
• Harvesting: Harvest stems when 1/4 to 1/3 of the flowers are open. Immediately place stems in water.

Uses:

• Cut Flowers: Highly suitable for bouquets and floral arrangements.
• Perennial Beds: Enhances garden borders with its soft, graceful blooms.
• Commercial Applications: A reliable and elegant choice for florists and greenhouse growers.

Caution:

Delphinium elatum 'Magic Fountain Cherry Blossom' is a beautiful plant, but please be aware that all parts of this plant are toxic, including the seeds. It is important to handle with care and keep it out of reach of children and pets. The purchaser is fully responsible for any risks or liabilities associated with the use of this product.

Please ensure safe placement and avoid consumption of any part of the plant.