Cut back the delphinium after the summer bloom
Most of the larkspurs bloom between June and July, whereby some varieties show their bloom sooner or longer - this also depends on the location. But no matter when and for how long: As soon as the panicles of the summer flowers have faded, cut them off to just above the leaves. As a rule, this is between 20 and 30 centimeters above the ground for many larkspurs. Do not cut any deeper, because then it is difficult for the plant to sprout again. With this cut you ensure that the radiant colors of the delphinium shine again between September and November.
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Leave faded on the plant for seed formation
However, you should not carry out this cut if you are going to harvest the ripe follicles with the Collect seeds want. After the autumn bloom, there is usually neither time nor strength for the plant to develop seeds. By the way, you have to cut the one down
delphinium now protect against snail damage, for example by appropriate mulching, Slug pellets,(€ 7.43 at Amazon *) Snail traps or daily collection.Cut the delphinium after the autumn bloom
This is why you can safely keep the delphinium up after the autumn bloom Cut back just above the ground. Delphinium will sprout again in spring. Further preparation measures for the winter are basically not necessary, except that after pruning the perennial again vigorously with compost and / or Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *)mulch can. Even a possible division should only be carried out after the pruning - with an interval of several days.
Tips & Tricks
The ideal day for pruning is a mild one, with the sky as cloudy as possible. An old gardener saying goes that plants should be planted on gray or even rainy days implemented in the most uncomplicated way and can be cropped.
