Candle delphinium 'Dark Blue/Dark Bee'

Delphinium elatum

How to grow Candle delphinium 'Dark Blue/Dark Bee'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Dark Blue/Dark Bee is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.6 and 8.5 as Dark Blue/Dark Bee is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Dark Blue/Dark Bee from seed

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

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Dark Blue/Dark Bee about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Dark Blue/Dark Bee

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Dark Blue/Dark Bee is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Dark Blue/Dark Bee