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Plant delphinium correctly in the pot

So that the delphinium If it also grows vigorously and healthily in the pot and forms plenty of flowers, it must feel good. In addition to a location that is as sunny and sheltered as possible, this also includes a large bucket - the higher the variety chosen, the bigger the planter has to be - and the right substrate. Choose a pot made from natural materials such as clay, as it is the best place to evaporate excess water and keep the delphinium's roots nice and cool. The perennial does not like "hot feet" and acknowledges them with poor growth and increased susceptibility to disease.

Suitable Delphinium varieties for a tub culture

Basically all larkspurs are ideally suited for a culture in the bucket, whereby naturally the lower growing varieties are easier to hold - they simply take up a lot less space. Therefore you should prefer the dwarf varieties ("blue dwarf", for example, can also be used well in

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Carefully care for pot fritter

Generally need potted plants more and more care than specimens planted in the garden, the delphinium is no exception. Above all, make sure that the plant does not dry out and that it is fertilized regularly.

• Water the delphinium as soon as the top layer of soil in the pot has dried.
• Wait for the excess water to drain and then throw it away.
• Larkspur does not tolerate waterlogging, so you should also ensure that there is drainage in the pot.
• A layer of potsherds at the bottom of the pot is suitable.
• Fertilize every four weeks with a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants.
• In principle, fertilization is only used in the growth period between March and August.
• After the first bloom, cut the delphinium down to approx. 20 centimeters down.
• A strong cut is also made in autumn.

Tips & Tricks

True is Larkspur absolutely hardy, however, you should protect potted specimens in winter. The roots freeze through faster in the bucket, so that the plant eventually dies. Protect the pot with a layer of jute or raffia and the roots with a layer of mulch made of straw, leaves or brushwood.