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Delphinium Belladonna Bellamosum Seeds produce tall, elegant spikes of vibrant blue flowers for gardens and cutting.
Grow Guide: How to grow Belladonna delphiniums from seed in South Africa.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Cool-season short-lived perennial, often managed as a seasonal cut-flower crop
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Scientific Name: Delphinium × belladonna
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Seed Form: Raw seed
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South African Sowing Time: Late summer to autumn in mild climates; protected late-winter sowing where severe frost is a risk
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Position: Full sun in cool conditions; morning sun and afternoon protection in hot districts
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Sow Depth: Cover approximately 1 mm
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Light: The packet requires a cover but gives no strict light/dark requirement; provide bright light immediately after emergence
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Germination: Approximately 10–14 days at 20–22°C
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Prechill: Not required for this supplied seed
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Spacing: Packet cut-row spacing 30 × 35 cm; allow about 45 cm in a home border
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Height: Approximately 90–120 cm; support in exposed sites
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Flowering Time: Seasonal; plan for the first cool growing cycle and allow local temperature and establishment to shift timing
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Flower Outcome: Dark-blue open spikes for borders and cutting
Why Grow This Variety
- Tall blue flower spikes bring height and colour to displays.
- The stems are suited to cutting for floral arrangements.
- Plants may be grown in greenhouse, field or garden settings.
- This variety is presented for cut flower production.
Garden Uses
Grow Bellamosum in a sunny garden, field or greenhouse cutting row, then harvest the spikes for arrangements.
Growing Notes
- Use clean, freely drained seedling mix and a loose 1 mm cover.
- Keep at 20–22°C and evenly moist, never saturated; give bright light immediately after emergence.
- Pot on after true leaves, harden gradually and plant at the spacing above.
- Water at soil level, feed moderately and support stems before wind or heavy rain.
- All parts, including seed and seedlings, are toxic if swallowed. Keep away from children, pets and livestock and seek prompt medical or veterinary advice after suspected ingestion.
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