How to grow Delphiniums

How to grow delphiniums in a garden

Choose a spot in the garden that receives full sun.
Prepare the planting area well by digging in Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser.
Sow Delphiniums (Delphinium grandiflora) seeds directly where they are to grow and lightly cover with Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and water well.
After sowing cover with a sheet of newspaper or cardboard to limit the light to the seeds.
Water gently and keep moist through germination period. After germination remove newspaper or cardboard.
Once seedlings are approximately 5cm, mulch with an organic mulch, such as bark chips, sugar cane or pea straw.
Feed every 1 to 2 weeks with Yates Thrive Roses and Flowers Liquid Plant Food.

Choose a pot at least 200mm wide and deep. Position in full sun.
Fill the chosen pots with quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter.
Plant directly into the pot by pressing the Delphiniums (Delphinium grandiflora) seeds lightly into the surface of the pot. Lightly cover with Yates Seed Raising Mix.
After sowing cover with a sheet of newspaper or cardboard to limit the light to the seeds.
Water gently and keep moist through germination period. After germination remove newspaper or cardboard.
Feed every 1 to 2 weeks with Yates Thrive Roses and Flowers Liquid Plant Food.

Tall, striking columns of massed double and semi-double blooms in rich shades of lavender, blue, pink and white with contrasting centres.

Plants may require staking for support, ensure stakes are placed in position at planting time to avoid any root disturbances of the mature plants.
Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms.
Delphiniums need darkness to germinate. Ensure that you place a piece of newspaper or cardboard over the seeds once planted and remove upon germination.