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Guardian White
FlowerDelphinium elatum
- Full sun
- Zones 3–7
- 105 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Perennial
Overview
Uniform flowering time and plant height allows for efficient harvesting. The Guardian series is bred to perform well under short days for greenhouse production. Guardian also performs well in our field trials, blooming under long days. Vigorous plants with excellent bloom and stem quality for cut flowers. Also suitable for garden beds and landscaping. Compared to Magic Fountains Pure White, bloom color has a touch more ivory and green as the buds open. Attracts bees and butterflies. This species of delphinium is also known as candle larkspur. Perennial in Zones 3-7.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.