{"product_id":"col-1ltr-del-dar-blu-blb","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Delphinium Dark Blue Black Bee Tall Hardy Perennial Plants, Summer Flowering Border Plants, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking addition to any garden border, the Delphinium Dark Blue Black Bee produces tall, elegant flower spikes in a rich, deep blue with a contrasting dark centre, known as the 'bee'. This classic cottage garden favourite is a hardy herbaceous perennial that returns year after year, creating dramatic vertical interest and attracting pollinators throughout the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach set includes 3 or 6 established plants supplied in 1Ltr root-balls, ready to plant straight into the garden or a large container. These vigorous growers will reward you with magnificent spires of densely packed blooms, perfect for adding height and colour to mixed borders, cutting gardens, or as a focal point in any planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, plant in a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil and provide support as the tall flower spikes develop. Deadheading after the first flush of blooms can encourage a second, smaller display later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Delphinium Dark Blue Black Bee plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied as established plants in 1Ltr root-balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eGarden ready – plant straight out upon arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delphinium elatum 'Dark Blue Black Bee'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delphinium, Larkspur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–180 cm × 60–90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Back of Borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to Mid Summer (June–July), with possible second flush in late summer if deadheaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Blue with a Dark Black Centre (Bee)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Light Partial Shade, Sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, Moist but Well-Drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Other Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Green, Deeply Divided Palmate Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended – tall stems benefit from support in exposed positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered spot to protect tall flower spikes from wind damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a balanced fertiliser in spring as new growth appears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCut back spent flower spikes to the base after flowering to encourage a second flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eProtect young shoots from slugs and snails in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDivide established clumps every 3–4 years in spring to maintain vigour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety features striking dark blue blooms with a distinctive black centre, commonly known as the 'bee'. 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