{"product_id":"delphinium-x-belladonna-blue-shadow®-larkspur","title":"Delphinium x belladonna Blue Shadow® | Candle larkspur","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"104\" data-start=\"66\"\u003eDelphinium x belladonna Blue Shadow® | Candle larkspur\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"104\" data-start=\"66\"\u003eDelphinium Belladonna Blue Shadow®\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning variety of larkspur with deep blue flowers and elegant pointed spurs, making it a popular choice for professional producers and home gardeners alike. Known for its heat resistance, fast growth, and high productivity, \u003cstrong data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"336\"\u003eBlue Shadow\u003c\/strong\u003e offers beautiful, single flowers on firm, branching stems. 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Acclimatize and plant out after frost danger has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1652\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1534\"\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use support wire when planting to prevent damage to the roots, and stake the plants well during growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1655\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1730\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003eAnnual Production (Greenhouse):\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-16 plants per m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1735\"\u003eAnnual Production (Field):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-18 plants per m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1790\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003ePerennial Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 plants per m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2186\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overhead irrigation is suitable during the first 4-6 weeks; then switch to drip irrigation. 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