Compact Delphinium
Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom is a pale lilac-pink delphinium bred for compact growth and reliable performance in zones 3 through 7. This open-pollinated cultivar reaches maturity in 105 to 125 days, offering gardeners a refined color that bridges the gap between soft pink and lavender. Unlike sprawling delphiniums that demand heavy staking, this variety grows more restrained, though support is still recommended. Rated as an excellent cut flower, it rewards florists and home arrangers with stems that rebloom in late summer and early fall if deadheaded promptly after the first flowering.
Partial Shade
Moderate
3-7
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Perennial
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Pale lilac-pink blooms that feel almost ethereal in spring and fall arrangements distinguish this delphinium from deeper-hued cousins. The compact growth habit means less fussing with elaborate supports, though strategic staking still matters. Cut back immediately after the first flush of flowers and this cultivar will bloom again in late summer and early autumn, essentially doubling your season of color.
Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom shines as a cut flower. Harvest when roughly one-third of the flowers along the stem are open, then place immediately in water for lasting arrangements. The dual-season bloom cycle, with a second flush arriving in late summer and early fall, extends its utility to florists and home gardeners working with multiple seasonal themes throughout the year.
Sow seeds 10 to 16 weeks before your planned transplant date. Cover seed lightly and maintain germination temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Once seedlings emerge, transplant them into larger cell packs or 3 to 4-inch containers 6 to 8 weeks after germination. Grow these transplants cooler, at 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, in a greenhouse or cold frame to develop strong, compact plants.
Harden off seedlings gradually before moving them outside after the last frost date in your region. Transplant into garden soil or raised beds with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. Space plants 12 inches apart. If growing in a greenhouse, you can also transplant plugs directly into a raised bed from August through September. Install support structures such as horizontal trellising 12 to 18 inches above the soil line at planting time.
Cut flowers when approximately one-third to one-quarter of the blooms on the stem are open. Place cut stems immediately in water to maximize vase life and allow remaining buds to continue opening indoors.
Cut back immediately after the first flowering cycle to encourage a second bloom in late summer and early fall. This prompt deadheading redirects the plant's energy into new flower production rather than seed development.
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