Delphinium nudicaule Redcap

Hardy Perennial

• Days to germinate : 7 to 10
• Flowers in : June to September
• Ideal for : Containers, Pot Plants
• Special Features : Flowers in 1st Year
• Height : 16 inches

Description

Shiny deep green foliage on well branched plants with attractive scarlet red flowers. Good for producing 1 litre pots.

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to the surface of moist compost in a 150 cell plug tray or similar size unit and cover with approximately 5mm of vermiculite. Propagate at 15 to 18c and germination should begin to take place within 10 to 14 days. Maintain a temperature of 10 to 15c after germination.

Growing Instructions

Grow on the seedlings lightly shaded and when they are established and fill the tray pot on into 1 litre pots or put 3 plugs into a 2 or 3 litre pot. Over winter in a well ventilated unheated glasshouse, tunnel or cold frame for sales the following April to May.