{"product_id":"col-1ltr-del-gia-bla-kni","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Delphinium Pacific Giants Black Knight Hardy Perennial Plants, Tall Cottage Garden Flowers, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd height and drama to your garden with this stunning Delphinium Pacific Giants 'Black Knight'. Renowned for its towering spires of deep violet-blue, semi-double flowers with contrasting dark centres (known as the \\\"bee\\\"), Black Knight is one of the most striking varieties in the celebrated Pacific Giants series. These garden-ready plants are supplied as a set of three in 1Ltr root-balls, well-established and ready to plant straight into borders or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic cottage garden favourite, Delphinium 'Black Knight' produces magnificent, densely packed flower spikes that create a bold vertical accent in herbaceous borders and mixed plantings. The rich, dark blooms are highly valued for cut flower arrangements and are a magnet for bees and other pollinating insects. As a fully hardy herbaceous perennial, it will die back over winter and return reliably each spring with vigorous new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Delphinium Pacific Giants 'Black Knight' plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied in 1Ltr root-balls, garden ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting and Care Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil that retains moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrefers full sun but will tolerate light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eStake tall flower spikes to protect them from wind damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAfter the first flush of flowers, cut spent stems back to encourage a second bloom later in the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eApply a mulch of well-rotted compost in spring to encourage strong growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during dry spells, particularly while establishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delphinium elatum 'Black Knight' (Pacific Giants Series)\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 and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–180 cm x 60–90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous 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 early Autumn if cut back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Violet-Blue with Dark Central \\\"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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies and Pollinating Insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Green, Deeply Divided Palmate Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the 'Black Knight' variety, distinguished by its exceptionally deep violet-blue flowers — one of the darkest shades available in the Pacific Giants series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":57684088193398,"sku":"COL-1LTR-DEL-GIA-BLA-KNIX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":57684088226166,"sku":"COL-1LTR-DEL-GIA-BLA-KNIX6","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-del-gia-bla-kni","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}