Delphinium - Jenny's Pearl Pink

Jenny's Pearl brings a very different look to containers, landscapes and cut flower bouquets compared to other Delphinium. The mounds of lacy leaves are covered in airy sprays of delicate blooms from early summer to fall. Breathtaking flower spikes, overlapping with gorgeous delicate florets, perform beautifully in gardens and large containers. 

10 seeds

KEY GROWING INFORMATION

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

10-20 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C)

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended) - Sow 10-16 weeks before planting out. Support strongly advised. Cover seed lightly. Transplant into larger cell packs or 3-4" containers 6-8 weeks after germination. Grow seedlings at 50-55°F (18-21°C) in the greenhouse or cold frames. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost. Overhead irrigation is not advised. If growing in the greenhouse, transplant plugs into raised bed in August through September. Provide a horizontal trellis 12-18" above the beds for taller varieties. Keep temperatures below 60°F (16°C), in a heated structure. Feed with a balanced fertilizer. Direct seeding is not recommended.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun/Part Shade.

PLANT HEIGHT:

18-25".

PLANT SPACING:

12-18" if being grown as a perennial. 12" apart if being grown as an annual.

HARDINESS ZONES:

Zones 3-7. A short-lived perennial, generally only lasting 3 seasons.

HARVEST:

1/4 to 1/3 of flowers on stem are open. Place immediately in water. Plants bloom again in late summer and early fall if cut back immediately after the first bloom.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Well-drained, fertile, slightly alkaline soil with plenty of organic matter. Fertilize lightly but frequently with a balanced fertilizer.

USES:

Excellent cut flower. Well suited to perennial beds and borders.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Delphinium spp.

ALTERNATE NAME:

Candle larkspur