14 11 93 The Yellow Delphinium

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How to grow: Sow the seeds into a tray of moist, firm, quality compost, pressing them gently into the surface. Place in a polythene bag to conserve moisture. Place in a cool, dark place 7°C (45°F) until germination occurs. At the first sign of germination (21-42 days), remove the bag and maintain a temperature of 15°C (60°F). Grow on in good light keeping the compost moist. Transplant the seedlings, when large Native to Delphinium zalil Siberia Not all delphiniums are blue! Originating from Siberia, this rare species produces yellow flowering spikes in the late spring and summer following sowing. It is a short-lived perennial and looks great in a vase indoors as well as at the back of the border, so make sure you grow enough for cutting. The flowers were once used to dye silk.

The Yellow Delphinium

Delphinium zalil

The Yellow Delphinium

Sow: Feb-May Flowers: May-Jul Height: 76cm (2½') average contents: 20 seeds

14 11 93 14 11 93

The Yellow Delphinium

average contents: 20 seeds

Sow: Feb-May Flowers: May-Jul Height: 76cm (2½')

Delphinium zalil

The Yellow Delphinium Delphinium zalil

Native to Siberia Not all delphiniums are blue! Originating from Siberia, this rare species produces yellow flowering spikes in the late spring and summer following sowing. It is a short-lived perennial and looks great in a vase indoors as well as at the back of the border, so make sure you grow enough for cutting. The flowers were once used to dye silk.

How to grow: Sow the seeds into a tray of moist, firm,

quality compost, pressing them gently into the surface. Place in a polythene bag to conserve moisture. Place in a cool, dark place 7°C (45°F) until germination occurs. At the first sign of germination (21-42 days), remove the bag and maintain a temperature of 15°C (60°F). Grow on in good light keeping the compost moist. Transplant the seedlings, when large enough to handle, into 9cm (3½") pots of compost and grow on watering as required. Plant out late summer 41cm (16") apart. A cane support will be necessary as the plants grow.

NOTE - Seeds/plants harmful if eaten.

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5 011567 141193

May Jul

76cm (2½')

Packed year ending: Sow by:

Feb May

Suttons Seeds Paignton, Devon, England www.suttons.co.uk

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