{"product_id":"col-1ltr-del-dar-blu-whb","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Delphinium Dark Blue White Bee Hardy Perennial Plants, Tall Cottage Garden Flowers, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd striking vertical interest to your garden with this set of three Delphinium Dark Blue White Bee plants. Renowned for their tall, elegant flower spikes, this classic variety produces rich, deep blue blooms with a distinctive contrasting white centre, known as the 'bee'. A staple of traditional cottage gardens and herbaceous borders, these hardy perennials return year after year with a stunning display of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach plant is supplied as a well-established 1 litre root ball, ready to plant straight into borders, beds, or larger containers. Delphiniums are a favourite among gardeners for their ability to create dramatic height at the back of a border, and they are also highly valued as cut flowers for indoor arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tall spires of deep blue flowers are a magnet for bees and other pollinators, making them an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly planting schemes. With the right care, including staking for support and deadheading after the first flush, Delphinium Dark Blue White Bee can reward you with a second flush of flowers 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 or 6 x Delphinium Dark Blue White Bee plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach supplied in a 1 litre pot, ready to plant\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 White 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 Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial with Tall Flower Spikes\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 June to July (possible second flush in September if deadheaded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Blue with a White Centre ('Bee')\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Light Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, Moist but Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies and 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\u003eRHS Hardiness Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e H7 (Hardy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended – Tall Spikes Benefit from Support in Exposed Positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting 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\u003eEnrich the planting area with well-rotted organic matter before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during dry spells, particularly in the first growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeadhead spent flower spikes promptly to encourage a second flush of blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring as new growth appears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This set includes three plants in the Dark Blue White Bee variety, each displaying rich blue petals surrounding a bright white centre for a classic and eye-catching contrast in the border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":57684088127862,"sku":"COL-1LTR-DEL-DAR-BLU-WHBX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":57684088160630,"sku":"COL-1LTR-DEL-DAR-BLU-WHBX6","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-del-dar-blu-whb","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}