Delphinium 'Paramo Black Velvet'
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Delphinium 'Paramo Black Velvet'
- A glorious jewel-toned delphinium, 'Paramo Black Velvet' is that precious amethyst your flower bed's been missing
- Upright racemes wreathed with double flowers bloom throughout summer, their intense colour contrasting wonderfully with the green foliage beneath
- For maximum impact, either plant in blocks at the back of your cottage garden border, or alongside other delphinium varieties in a dedicated bed
- Looking for a new star performer for your flower arrangements? Look no further! The elegant blooms make for truly excellent cut flowers
- Some staking may be required to ensure that the tall, top-heavy flower spikes don't buckle under their own weight
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Delphinium 'Paramo Black Velvet' can be grown in a large 50 cm pot, needing staking and mild temperatures around 20°C.
How big does it get?
Delphinium 'Paramo Black Velvet' typically reaches a mature height of 150 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Delphinium 'Paramo Black Velvet' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Delphinium 'Paramo Black Velvet' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Delphinium 'Paramo Black Velvet' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Delphinium 'Paramo Black Velvet' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Delphinium 'Paramo Black Velvet' has an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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