Delphinium 2024 Tech Guide

SOLUTION STARTER

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT Trade Name: Delphinium Delgenius™ | Scientific Name: Delphinium x hybridus Liner Specs: 72-Cell

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Variety

Habit

Recommended Pot Size

Flower Color

Flowering Time

Compact/ Multi-Branched Compact/ Multi-Branched Compact/ Multi-Branched Compact/ Multi-Branched Compact/ Multi-Branched Compact/ Multi-Branched Compact/ Multi-Branched

Indigo Blue with White Bee

1.5 Gallon-3 Gallon

12-14 Weeks

BLUE FABULOSA

Purple Tones on White with Green Bee

1.5 Gallon-3 Gallon

10-13 Weeks

BREEZIN

Deep Pink with White Bee Royal Purple with White Bee Royal Purple with Purple Bee Pure White with White Bee Lilac Purple with White Bee

1.5 Gallon-3 Gallon

13-15 Weeks

CHANTAY

1.5 Gallon-3 Gallon

12-14 Weeks

GLITZY

1.5 Gallon-3 Gallon

12-14 Weeks

KINGSLEY

1.5 Gallon-3 Gallon

13-14 Weeks

NEVA

1.5 Gallon-3 Gallon

14-16 Weeks

SHELBY

*Growers should use the information presented here as a guideline only. Flower times can vary depending on climate, time of potting and pot size.

GROWER TIPS

• The Delphinium Delgenius program at PP&L is offered in a 72 cell size from tissue culture. Due to their fast and strong growth, we recommend larger pot sizes between 1.5-gallon and 3-gallon, only 1 liner per pot is needed. • Delgenius need a higher phosphorus rate compared to most perennials, phosphorus is important for producing side shoots and more blooms.The best ratio of P to K for growing Delgenius is 1:2 to 1:2.5. • Delgenius should be grown at a pH between 5.4-5.5 and never above 6.0.A high pH will make phosphorus less available meaning less side shoots and production of a single bloom vs the multiple blooms Delgenius is capable of.

• It takes approximately 10-16 weeks to get a finished plant after spring planting, depending on climate and pot size.The best spring planting time is April-May for summer flowering. Liners can also be planted August-October and overwintered for an early spring flowering crop. • Delgenius are heavy feeders, use a liquid feed on top of a slow-release fertilizer. EC levels should be kept at 1.5, it is important to keep a watch on the fertilizer level in the soil when the flower stems and buds start to appear. If levels are lower than 1.5, plants need additional fertilizer at that point.

• Delgenius are fast-growing plants, therefore they need spacing for the best quality finish. Plants can be spaced after planting to their final spacing or wait till buds start to appear but no later. • If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, preferably with pictures so we can better help you grow the best crop possible.

Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online