Delphinium elatum Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom White Bee | Delphinium | Excellent as Cut Flower

Delphinium elatum Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom White Bee | Delphinium | Compact, Early-Flowering Delphinium with Soft Pink Blooms

Delphinium elatum ‘Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom White Bee’ is a premium, compact variety that delivers luxurious flower spikes in soft cherry-pink shades with a white bee center. Unlike traditional delphiniums, this variety is first-year flowering without the need for vernalization, offering fast, reliable results and professional quality for both garden and cut flower production.

Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, ‘Cherry Blossom White Bee’ produces dense, upright flower spikes up to 100–110 cm tall, filled with soft pastel blooms that radiate elegance. With its long vase life, heat tolerance, and excellent garden performance, this hybrid delphinium is a must-have for florists and gardeners seeking beauty and durability in one plant.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Delphinium elatum
• Variety: Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom White Bee
• Common name: Delphinium
• Plant type: Hardy perennial (can be grown as annual)
• Height: 100–110 cm
• Spread: 35–45 cm
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Blooming period: Late spring to early autumn
• Flower color: Soft cherry pink with white center ("bee")
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, loamy soil
• Hardiness zone: 3b–7b
• Days to maturity: 18–22 weeks (from sowing)
• Use: Cut flower, borders, background planting, landscape use

Key Features

• First-year flowering – no vernalization required
• Compact and strong-growing – ideal for gardens and commercial production
• Tall, elegant flower spikes with soft pink blooms and white centers
• Excellent vase life for cut flower arrangements
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Pollinator-friendly – attracts bees and butterflies
• Perfect for mixed borders, perennial beds, and floral displays

Sowing and Growing Instructions

• Sowing time: January–February
• Sowing method: 2–3 seeds per plug; cover lightly with vermiculite or substrate
• Germination: 12–18 days at 21–24°C in low-salt media (pH 5.5–6.5)
• Transplanting:

  • After 4–6 weeks, transplant seedlings into 8–10 cm pots

  • After another 4–6 weeks, move to final position or larger container (5–10 L)

• Spacing: 25 × 25 cm (annual) or 50 × 50 cm (perennial)
• Growing temperature: 15–18°C; protect from frost in early stages
• Fertilization:

  • Feed weekly with 100–150 ppm nitrogen

  • Avoid excessive ammonium or high-salt fertilizers

  • Supplement magnesium and iron as needed

• Support: Use netting or wires for tall spikes
• Aftercare: Remove spent spikes to encourage rebloom; avoid heavy feeding after flowering

Why Choose Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom White Bee?

• Fast flowering in the first year – no cold treatment needed
• Excellent choice for cut flower production and landscape design
• Stunning soft pink blooms with contrasting white centers
• Long-lasting, elegant stems for professional bouquets
• Compact habit – perfect for smaller gardens or pots
• Easy to grow and highly ornamental