Delphinium Summer Skies

Delphinium Pacific Giants Summer Skies

One of the Pacific Giants series, Delphinium Pacific Giants Summer Skies combines the height of old-fashioned varieties with the vigour and improved blooms of modern hybrids. Topping out at 1.5m, these stately spires of intense sky blue flowers have the added attraction of a creamy-white 'bee' marking in the middle of each bloom. The fabulous flowers are carried above mounds of mid-green, bushy foliage from June to September. If you want to remind yourself of holidays abroad, one look at Summer Skies will take you back to the Med!

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Great In Your Garden...

Ideal for the back of the border, these cottage garden favourites reach a height of 1.5m, so it's important to stake them and make sure they are in a sheltered position, especially if they are in large pots. Try planting them in a sunny corner or against a wall where plants will get some protection.

Such long spikes of flowers means they look fantastic in large vases, especially when mixed with tall, daisy-type blooms.

Features

• Colour: Intense sky blue with cream 'bee'.
• Flowering: June to September.
• Foliage: Mid-green leaves.
• Height: 1.5m.
• Spread: 75cm.
• Spacing: 75cm.
• Position: Sun, tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Loam, chalk, sand, acid, alkaline, neutral.

Did You Know...

In the past, parts of Delphinium plants were used to create blue dyes and inks.

Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot but will tolerate partial shade. Likes rich, well-drained soils with added humus. Space 75cm apart and water well. Stake when planting to protect from winds. Plant in large containers avoiding a windy spot and stake well.

Feed throughout the growing season. Protect against slugs, snails and caterpillars. Deadhead to promote flowers on side-shoots. Divide in spring.