Delphinium 'Dark Blue - Black Bee' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Candle larkspur 'Dark Blue/Black Bee' (Delphinium x elatum) is an upright perennial that produces blue-black, cupped flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. Repeated flowering occurs from September to October with the right care. Its palmate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to a width of around 90 cm. The Candle larkspur 'Dark Blue/Black Bee' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Candle larkspur 'Dark Blue/Black Bee' are dark green, palmate.

Frost hardiness
The Candle larkspur 'Dark Blue/Black Bee' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Candle larkspur 'Dark Blue/Black Bee' sets beautiful accents together with: Peach-leaved Bellflower, Garden Riding Grass, Large-flowered Garden Daisy.

Tasks
- Fertilise: March - Pruning: In the period from July to August.

Care
- If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout and flower again. - If watering is less frequent but thorough and penetrating, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
Delphinium x elatum 'Dark Blue/Black Bee' forms cupped, blue-black flowers arranged in panicles from June. With proper care, re-flowering from September to October.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture