Delphinium elatum Magic Fountains Pure White | Delphinium | Excellent as Cut Flower

Delphinium elatum ‘Magic Fountains Pure White’ | Delphinium | Elegant White Delphinium – Excellent for Cut Flowers and Garden Borders

Delphinium elatum ‘Magic Fountains Pure White’ is a compact and early-flowering variety from the renowned Magic Fountains series, bred for exceptional garden and cut flower performance. It produces strong, upright stems topped with densely packed spires of pure white blooms, radiating timeless elegance and freshness.

This variety flowers in its first year without vernalization, making it a reliable and easy-to-grow choice for both professional growers and home gardeners. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and floral arrangements, ‘Pure White’ adds purity and sophistication to any setting.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Delphinium elatum
• Variety: Magic Fountains Pure White
• Common name: Delphinium, Larkspur
• Plant type: Hardy perennial (often grown as an annual)
• Height: 90–110 cm
• Spread: 35–45 cm
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Blooming period: May–September
• Flower color: Pure white
• Soil: Rich, well-drained, humus-rich soil
• Hardiness zones: 3b–7b
• Days to maturity: 18–22 weeks from sowing
• Use: Cut flower, border plant, background plant, landscape use

Key Features

• Pure white, densely filled flower spikes – classic and elegant
• Flowers in the first year without the need for cold treatment
• Compact and uniform growth, suitable for gardens and cut flower production
• Strong stems for long-lasting cut flowers
• Long vase life and excellent post-harvest durability
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Tolerates heat and short dry periods once established
• Ideal for romantic and formal garden plantings

Sowing & Growing Information

• Sowing time: January–February
• Method: Sow 2–3 seeds per cell; cover lightly with vermiculite or substrate
• Germination: 12–18 days at 21–24°C, pH 5.5–6.5
• Transplanting:
  • After 4–6 weeks, transplant into 8–10 cm pots
  • After another 4–6 weeks, transplant outdoors or into 5–10 L containers
• Plant spacing: 25 × 25 cm (annual) or 50 × 50 cm (perennial)
• Growing temperature: 15–18°C; frost-free overwintering at 3–5°C
• Fertilization:
  • Weekly feeding with 100–150 ppm nitrogen
  • Avoid high ammonium and salt levels
  • Supplement with magnesium sulfate and iron chelate as needed
• Support: Use stakes or netting for tall flower spikes
• Care: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms; stop fertilizing by late summer

Why Grow ‘Magic Fountains Pure White’?

• Elegant, pure white blooms with long, sturdy stems
• Compact, uniform plants ideal for cutting or garden display
• Flowers reliably in the first year without vernalization
• Excellent vase life and beautiful floral presentation
• Adds brightness and structure to borders, arrangements, and wedding bouquets