New 2008

One of the highest quality Delphiniums from seed! Robust flower spikes become clothed in superb mid-rose, triple layered petals, known as duplex flowers, with white bees.

Wonderful, adding height and colour to borders, along with impressing the judges on the show bench.

Height: 120-150cm (4-5ft).

Sow February to June or September to October. Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Keep at a temperature of between 10-15C (50-59F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination can take 21-40 days.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 60cm (24in) apart.

For best results, provide a sunny, sheltered site and a deep, fertile, well-drained soil.

Harmful if eaten