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Belladonna Mix

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Belladonna Mix

Flower

Delphinium x belladonna

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 3–9
  • 130 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 12" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Perennial
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  • Overview

    First-year flowering perennial. Well-branched plants produce spikes in dark blue, turquoise, or white. Tall plants may benefit from support - stems can lodge or topple in heavy rain or wind. Attracts bees and butterflies. Often grown as an annual. Perennial in Zones 3-7.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost. Seeds require light to germinate—do not cover.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained soil, adaptable to average conditions. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, slugs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soil.