{"product_id":"col-1ltr-del-gia-blu-bir","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Delphinium Pacific Giants Blue Bird 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 collection of three Delphinium Pacific Giants 'Blue Bird' plants. Renowned for their towering flower spikes adorned with clear mid-blue, semi-double florets and a distinctive white centre (known as the 'bee'), Blue Bird is one of the most admired varieties within the celebrated Pacific Giants Series. These cottage garden favourites produce magnificent spires of colour from early to midsummer and, if cut back promptly after flowering, can reward you with a second flush later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as three established plants in 1Ltr root-balls, these Delphiniums are ready to plant straight into borders or large containers. They are fully hardy and will return reliably year after year, growing taller and more impressive with each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 3 or 6 established Delphinium 'Blue Bird' plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied in 1Ltr root-balls, ready to plant out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTall, eye-catching spikes of clear mid-blue flowers with a white bee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for cottage gardens, herbaceous borders and cut flower arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFully hardy perennial – comes back year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMay produce a second flush of flowers if deadheaded after the first bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Delphiniums perform best in full sun but will tolerate light partial shade. Tall flower spikes should be staked to protect them from wind damage. Water regularly during dry spells and apply a balanced liquid feed during the growing season to encourage strong growth. After the first flush of flowers, cut spent stems back to just above ground level to encourage a second display. In autumn, cut back all growth and apply a mulch around the base for winter protection.\u003c\/p\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 'Blue Bird' (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 × 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 Cottage Gardens, Herbaceous Borders, 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 late summer if deadheaded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear Mid-Blue with a White Bee (Centre)\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 Requirements:\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 and Other Pollinators\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\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Blue Bird variety, prized for its clear mid-blue colouring and classic white bee. Please be aware that all parts of Delphinium are toxic if ingested and may cause skin irritation upon contact – handle with care and plant away from areas frequented by children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":57684088291702,"sku":"COL-1LTR-DEL-GIA-BLU-BIRX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":57684088324470,"sku":"COL-1LTR-DEL-GIA-BLU-BIRX6","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-del-gia-blu-bir","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}