Candle delphinium 'Summer Skies'

Will require staking. Require perfect winter drainage. Enjoy a sweet soil. Usually short-lived.

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

Exclude light for best germination.

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

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

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Summer Skies is a hardy plant.