How to grow Candle Delphinium

Delphinium elatum

Full Sun
Medium

Growing Candle delphinium from seed

Seed is best germinated using cold stratification. Also a good choice for winter sowing.

Seed best germinated once temperatures reach 15°C.

For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Candle delphinium about 14 days after your last frost date .

Seed Saving Candle delphinium

Seed viability is one year.

How long does Candle delphinium take to grow?

These estimates for how long Candle delphinium takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Candle delphinium to germinate?: 23 days
Average 23 days | Min 23 days | Max 23 days (1)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Candle delphinium?: + 35 days
Average 35 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Candle delphinium is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 98 days
Average 98 days | Min 31 days | Max 672 days (9)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Candle delphinium?: = 156 days

When should I plant Candle delphinium?

Our when to plant Candle delphinium estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Candle delphinium before or after your last frost date.: 14 days after Last Frost Date
When to plant out The number of days to plant out Candle delphinium before or after your last frost date.: 14 days after Last Frost Date

Other names for Candle delphinium

Delphinium, Delphinium elatum

Delphinium elatum L.