Magic Fountains Sky Blue White Bee is a classic delphinium bred for spring and fall arrangements, delivering dramatic spikes of sky blue flowers with white bee markings that reach maturity in 105-125 days. Hardy from zones 3-7, this open-pollinated cultivar thrives in partial shade and grows as a bushy plant with 12-inch spacing. The flowers cut exceptionally well and the plant will rebloom in late summer and early fall if you remove spent flowers promptly, extending your harvest season well beyond the initial flush.
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Sky blue petals accented with stark white bee markings create an arresting visual contrast that commands attention in arrangements or garden beds. These delphiniums rebloom reliably when deadheaded after their first flowering, giving you multiple harvests from a single planting. The classic form and generous flower production make it a workhorse for florists and home gardeners alike who want predictable, abundant blooms without fussy hybrid requirements.
Magic Fountains Sky Blue White Bee excels as a cut flower, delivering long stems lined with open blooms perfect for spring and fall arrangements. The flowers can be brought indoors when roughly one-quarter to one-third of the flowers on each stem have opened, and they'll continue to develop in the vase. The rebloom characteristic makes it particularly valuable for cut flower production, where successive cuttings extend the useful harvest window.
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Sow seeds 10-16 weeks before your intended planting date. Cover seeds lightly, as they need minimal soil contact to germinate. Maintain greenhouse or cold frame temperatures between 50-55°F (18-21°C). Transplant seedlings into larger cell packs or 3-4 inch containers 6-8 weeks after germination, continuing to provide cool conditions.
Harden off seedlings gradually before moving them outside. Transplant after your last frost date when soil temperatures have risen. Space plants 12 inches apart. If using a greenhouse propagation system, you can transplant plugs directly into raised beds in August through September for fall production.
Cut stems when approximately one-quarter to one-third of the flowers along the spike have opened. Place cut stems immediately in water to maximize vase life. For continued production, harvest regularly and deadhead faded flowers to maintain the plant's energy for reblooming.
Deadhead flowers immediately after the first bloom cycle finishes to encourage vigorous rebloom in late summer and early fall. Cut the entire spent flower spike back to encourage branching from lower nodes, which will produce the secondary flushes of blooms.
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