Magic Fountains Mid Blue White Bee is a classic delphinium bred for vibrant spring and fall arrangements. This open-pollinated cultivar of Delphinium elatum produces sturdy stems crowned with luminous mid-blue flowers accented by white bee markings, a detail that adds visual intrigue to any bouquet. Hardy from zones 3 to 7, it reaches maturity in 105 to 125 days and thrives in partial shade with proper support. Whether grown for the garden or the vase, this variety reliably delivers the tall, stately elegance delphiniums are prized for.
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The white bee markings on each mid-blue flower give this delphinium a distinctive character that sets it apart from solid-colored varieties. It performs exceptionally well as a cut flower, with successive blooms appearing in late summer and early fall if you cut it back immediately after the first flush. Grown from seed with relative ease, it flowers reliably within 105 to 125 days and adapts to the cooler growing conditions of northern gardens.
Magic Fountains Mid Blue White Bee shines as a cut flower for spring or fall arrangements. The dual-tone flowers, with their distinctive white bee markings on a mid-blue background, add depth and character to fresh bouquets and floral designs.
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Sow seeds 10 to 16 weeks before your planned outdoor planting date. Cover seed lightly with soil. Once seedlings germinate, maintain greenhouse or cold frame temperatures of 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C). After 6 to 8 weeks, transplant seedlings into larger cell packs or 3 to 4-inch containers. Harden off thoroughly before moving outside.
Transplant outdoors after your last frost date. Space plants 12 inches apart. If growing in a greenhouse, you may also transplant plugs directly into a raised bed during August through September for fall flowering.
For cut flowers, harvest when approximately one-quarter to one-third of the flowers on the stem are open. Cut stems in the early morning, place immediately in water, and they will continue to open in the vase.
Cut back immediately after the first bloom finishes to encourage a second flush of flowers in late summer and early fall.
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