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Description

Bring height and early summer drama to your garden with the Delphinium Delgenius Collection. These hardy perennials produce magnificent upright flower spires in a beautifully chosen trio of shades.

See the large double pink blooms of 'Chantay', rich purple-blue flowers with a white eye from 'Glitzy', and elegant semi-double white flowers from 'Neva'. Together, they create a fresh display that instantly gives borders a more established, layered look.

The Delgenius series is recognised for compact, well-branched growth, sturdy stems and strong garden performance, so gardeners get that sought-after Delphinium look with excellent structure and reliability. The flower spikes rise above frothy green foliage from June into July.

Plus, the blooms attract bees and other pollinators, while the classic cottage garden styling works beautifully with roses, peonies, foxgloves and other summer favourites.

Supplied as a set of three established plants in 9cm pots, including one of each variety named, ready to plant.

Top Tips

Grow in a fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in full sun
Shelter from strong winds and provide stakes or other supports if needed

Care Information

On arrival:

Unpack the plants straight away and remove all packaging carefully, especially from around the stems and foliage
Check the compost. If it feels dry, give the pots a light watering and allow excess water to drain away
Stand them in a bright, sheltered spot outdoors if conditions are mild, or in a protected place such as a cold greenhouse, porch or sheltered patio for a few days if the weather is harsh
If they cannot be planted immediately, keep the compost lightly moist but not soggy and do not leave the pots sitting in trays of water
Watch for slugs and snails from the very start, as fresh delphinium growth can be especially tempting to them

How to plant:

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position where the flower spikes will be protected from strong winds, as delphiniums perform best in full sun and can suffer if exposed or shaded
Choose fertile, moist but well-drained soil. If the soil is heavy, improve drainage before planting by mixing in garden compost and, where needed, some grit, as delphiniums dislike sitting wet in winter
Dig a hole slightly wider than the pot, set the plant in so the top of the rootball sits level with the soil surface, then backfill and firm gently
Water in thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots
Leave enough room between plants for air movement and future growth, as delphiniums do not thrive when overcrowded

Ongoing care

Water during dry spells, especially through spring and summer while they are actively growing and flowering. They prefer soil that stays lightly moist, not baked dry or waterlogged
Feed regularly during the growing season to support strong stems and a better flower display
Keep an eye on slugs and snails, particularly in spring when the fresh shoots emerge, as this is one of the main problems with delphiniums
Deadhead spent flower spikes once the first flush is over. Cutting them back can encourage a second, smaller flush of flowers later in the season
In autumn or once growth dies back, cut the old stems down. A mulch of compost, leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter around the base helps feed the plant and support next year�s performance

Delivery Information

Our experienced team at the nursery will always carefully package and send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive once you receive and plant them. Although most plants are extremely tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme of weather conditions, we always avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme frosts or heat is forecast. We also avoid dispatching orders over Bank Holiday weekends.

Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. If you have ordered a 'pre-order' item, these will be sent out as soon as possible after the quoted dispatch date and we generally ship your entire order with any pre-ordered items. Once your order has been dispatched, we will send you an email with details on how you can track it.

We send most of our orders via a fully tracked courier service with Yodel. We will send you a tracking link as soon as your order has been dispatched. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, we will not require a signature on delivery, and we ask out couriers to leave your item in a safe place ad your delivery address.

*Please note, once your item has been delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your delivery address. If you have delivery instruction and require our courier to leave your item in a specific place, please let us know - there is an option to leave a message for the courier at the checkout.

For smaller and single-item orders, we may send these via the post with Royal Mail - Tracking will not be available for orders sent via this method.

**Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.

For all orders, a small delivery fee of £4.99 will be charged or spend over £49.99 for FREE Delivery!

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