Delphinium elatum Magic Fountain Cherry Blossom

Delphinium elatum Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom

Delphinium elatum Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom is a refined and versatile flowering perennial that adds a touch of sophistication to gardens and floral displays. Its soft lilac-pink blooms offer a delicate palette, making it a favorite choice for spring and fall arrangements. With a compact growth habit and strong stems, this variety is as durable as it is beautiful, thriving in borders, perennial beds, and as a commercial cut flower.

Features:

• Color: Pale lilac-pink blooms with a soft, elegant hue.
• Growth: Compact habit with consistent blooming even under shorter days.
• Applications: Ideal for tall landscape plantings, perennial beds, and cut flower production. Suitable for greenhouse cultivation and potted plant programs.
• Bloom Speed: Blooms up to six weeks faster from transplant compared to open-pollinated types, allowing for multiple rotations in greenhouse spaces.
• Stems: Strong and ship-ready stems make it a reliable choice for florists and commercial growers.

Sowing and Growing Instructions:

• Germination: 10-20 days at 18-21°C.
• Sowing:
  • Transplant Recommended: Sow 10-16 weeks before planting out.
  • Support: Strong support is recommended; cover seeds lightly.
  • Transplant Timing: Move seedlings into larger containers 6-8 weeks after germination.
  • Conditions: Grow at 10–13°C. in the greenhouse or cold frames. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost.
  • Greenhouse Growing: If growing in raised beds in the greenhouse, use horizontal trellis support 30-45 cm above the beds. Maintain temperatures below 15°C and feed with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid overhead irrigation.
• Direct Seeding: Not recommended.
• Spacing:
  • Perennial Use: Space plants 30–45 cm apart.
    Annual Use: Space plants 30 cm apart.
• Hardiness Zones: 3-7; typically lasts up to three seasons as a short-lived perennial.

Care and Maintenance:

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Slightly alkaline soil conditions are preferred.
• Fertilizer: Apply light but frequent doses of balanced fertilizer.
• Pruning: Cut back immediately after the first bloom to encourage a second bloom in late summer and early fall.
• Harvesting: Harvest stems when 1/4 to 1/3 of the flowers are open. Immediately place stems in water.

Uses:

• Cut Flowers: Highly suitable for bouquets and floral arrangements.
• Perennial Beds: Enhances garden borders with its soft, graceful blooms.
• Commercial Applications: A reliable and elegant choice for florists and greenhouse growers.