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Delphinium 'Dark Blue & White Bee' Plant

Bring drama and elegance to your garden with Delphinium 'Dark Blue & White Bee', a classic hardy perennial celebrated for its tall spires of deep blue flowers topped with striking white 'bee' centres.

About Delphinium 'Dark Blue & White Bee'

• Botanical group: Delphinium (family Ranunculaceae)
• Growth habit: Upright, forming tall flower spikes up to 1.5m (5ft) high
• Flowering period: Typically blooms June–July, with potential for a second flush if deadheaded
• Mature size: Approx. 1–1.5m tall x 45cm spread

Why Choose This Variety?

• Breathtaking colour: Deep blue petals with crisp white central markings ('bees') create instant impact
• Wildlife friendly: Loved by bees and butterflies—ideal for pollinator gardens
• Dramatic structure: Tall vertical form is perfect at the back of mixed borders or as a statement plant

Growing Guide

• Planting time: Best planted in spring or autumn once risk of frost has passed
• Location: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade; shelter from strong winds recommended
• Soil requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; add organic matter before planting for best results
• Pots & beds: Supplied as plug plants—pot up and grow on indoors until established before planting outside
• Caring tips: Stake stems in exposed areas; deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering; cut back after flowering for fresh regrowth
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK gardens (RHS H7/USDA zone 3-7)

Design & Planting Ideas

• Create cottage garden charm by pairing with foxgloves, lupins, or hardy geraniums.
• Add height and colour to perennial borders, wildlife gardens, or cut-flower beds.
• Their bold spires make them ideal for both traditional and contemporary garden designs.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Delphinium plug plants?
  The best time is in spring after the last frost or early autumn so roots can establish before winter.
• How tall do these delphiniums grow?
  This variety typically reaches 1–1.5 metres (about 3–5 feet) in height when mature.
• What care do they need after planting?
  Keeps soil moist but not waterlogged, stake taller stems, feed with balanced fertiliser in spring, and deadhead faded flowers to promote more blooms.