Hydrangea Guide

There are several ways to propagate delphiniums. You can plant seeds both indoors and outdoors in spring, divide the root which I do myself every 3 years, or grow them by taking basal cuttings (This is where you take the cutting from ground level). I cover all 3 ways showing you how to propagate delphiniums below starting with sowing seed. Each section, or way to propagate delphiniums also links out to a complete guide just on that one method too….

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The spectacular appearance of delphiniums is well worth the time and care needed to look after them. From choosing their best location in your garden to preparing them for the winter months, you’re rewarded in the summer with glorious color for the effort you put into their care and maintenance. Did you know, you can even grow smaller varieties of delphiniums in containers and pots which I cover here. Timetable Sow seeds, if using: March, April Plant: any time of…

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Growing delphiniums from seed is a low cost way of having these stunning flowers in your garden and following on from my guide on how to take cuttings as well as how to divide delphiniums. Growing delphiniums from seed involve carefully following a number of steps. You can sow the seeds indoors and then transplant them in your garden, or directly sow the seeds in the soil in your flowerbed. This article covers both methods but my preferred method is…

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Taking a cutting from delphiniums in order to grow a new plant is one way of propagating delphiniums and is probably my favourite way to propagate delphiniums but it’s not the only way. (See Growing delphiniums from seed for another way) but I also like to divide them every 3 years which I cover in this guide in more detail. Growing delphiniums from cuttings takes some attention to detail. In this guide below though, I show you how to take…

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You need to start in late autumn to prepare to keep your delphiniums over winter. Your preparation tasks include cleaning your garden, watering the plants and adding mulch. I will admit, for most people, you could probably do nothing but cut the dead stalks back to an inch above the ground and they will survive. However, you might as well give them the best chances and keeping delphiniums over winter is also about preventing pests and diseases which is why…

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Following on from my guide on how to grow and care for delphiniums, something that is often overlooked until it’s too late is that delphiniums and peonies are tall plants, growing to about 2m in height. They need staking to prevent them from toppling over if they become top heavy. This also prevents them from bending and even breaking in medium to strong winds and rains. You have several options as to how to stake your plants. Height of stakes…

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Following on from my guide on how to take delphinium cuttings and how to grow and care for delphiniums, the best time to divide a delphinium is in early spring. Dividing the plant lets you plant each new section separately and so provides you with more plants and blooms plus the original plant gets a chance to put on a show again as they can become tired and less productive if just left as they become congested. Prepare the holes…

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