{"product_id":"delphinium-elatum-magic-fountains-cherry-blossom-white-bee","title":"Delphinium elatum Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom White Bee | Delphinium | Excellent as Cut Flower","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDelphinium elatum Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom White Bee | Delphinium\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelphinium elatum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom White Bee’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful perennial Delphinium from the compact \u003cstrong\u003eMagic Fountains series\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing impressive upright flower spikes in delicate \u003cstrong\u003echerry-blossom pink with contrasting white centres (“white bees”)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft pink colouring gives this variety a romantic and refined appearance, while the white centre adds definition to each individual flower. It is particularly attractive for \u003cstrong\u003ecut flower gardens, romantic borders and wedding floristry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagic Fountains combines impressive Delphinium flowers with a more manageable height of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e105 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easier to grow than many of the very tall Delphinium varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother major advantage is its \u003cstrong\u003eFastraX perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e characteristic: plants can \u003cstrong\u003eflower in the first year from seed without vernalization\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDelphinium elatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delphinium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magic Fountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Blossom White Bee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 105 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry-blossom pink with white centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVernalization required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3b–7b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flower, perennial borders and landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVase life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRomantic Cherry-Pink Flowers with White Centres\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry Blossom White Bee produces elegant upright flower spikes covered with \u003cstrong\u003esoft cherry-pink flowers surrounding distinctive white centres\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination creates a delicate two-tone appearance that works particularly well in romantic and pastel colour palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor floristry, this variety combines beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003ewhite, cream, blush pink, apricot, lavender and soft blue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an especially attractive choice for \u003cstrong\u003ewedding bouquets, garden-style arrangements and pastel floral designs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Long from Seed to Flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable spring growing conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18–22 weeks = approximately 126–154 days from sowing to flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagic Fountains Cherry Blossom White Bee is a \u003cstrong\u003eFastraX perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means it can \u003cstrong\u003eflower during its first growing season from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVernalization is not required for first-year flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower initiation is promoted by longer days. A day length of \u003cstrong\u003emore than 13 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages flower initiation, while high light levels and warmer growing conditions can shorten overall crop time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 seeds per plug\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover the seeds \u003cstrong\u003elightly with vermiculite\u003c\/strong\u003e. Light is not required for germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder optimum conditions, expect \u003cstrong\u003eradicle emergence in approximately 5–8 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first two weeks, maintain temperatures of approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18–20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the cotyledons have fully expanded, temperatures can be reduced to approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the growing medium evenly moist during germination without allowing it to become waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing the Young Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter approximately 8 days, begin allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood ventilation and air circulation are important for healthy young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the cotyledons have expanded, provide strong light. A \u003cstrong\u003e14-hour day during the plug stage\u003c\/strong\u003e can encourage early root development and improve crop uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore planting outdoors, gradually harden the young plants to full outdoor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition \u0026amp; Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelphiniums prefer a \u003cstrong\u003efertile, humus-rich and well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e that retains sufficient moisture during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor seedling production, a substrate with approximately \u003cstrong\u003epH 5.8–6.2\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid permanently wet or waterlogged soil, particularly during cooler periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain relatively even moisture during active growth, especially while the flower stems are developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings rather than keeping the root zone permanently saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants benefit from balanced feeding. 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