Candle delphinium 'Dusky Maidens'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Dusky Maidens is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. A soil ph of between 6.6 and 8.5 is ideal for Dusky Maidens as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Dusky Maidens about 14 days after your last frost date.

As Dusky Maidens is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.