{"product_id":"delphinium-mini-stars-f1","title":"Delphinium Mini Stars F1","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every garden has room for a towering delphinium spike, and that's exactly the gap Delphinium Mini Stars F1 fills. This NZ bred and grown hybrid produces the same strong, sturdy stems and classic delphinium blooms as its taller relatives, but at around half the height, in a charming mix of lilac, purple, mauve, blue and the occasional pink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat compact habit makes Mini Stars genuinely versatile. It's equally happy at the front of a mixed border, where taller delphiniums would tower over their neighbours, or grown in a large pot on the patio where you can enjoy the blooms up close. Being bred and grown in New Zealand, it's well suited to our conditions from the outset, so you're not relying on a variety developed for a different climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a hardy perennial, Mini Stars will return each year once established, and the sturdy stems mean less staking and fuss than many taller delphinium varieties need. It's a good option for gardeners who love the classic delphinium look but want something more manageable in scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg width=\"451\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Delphinium Mini Stars F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStratify seed before sowing to improve germination. Sow from August through to October, or again from February through to April, at 18-24°C, with seedlings appearing in 14-28 days. Plants take 110-140 days from transplant to flower and reach 50-70cm, making them well suited to containers or the front of a border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once they have several true leaves, spacing them 45–60 cm apart. Delphiniums prefer rich, well-drained soil, regular watering and staking to support tall growth. Remove faded spikes to encourage secondary blooms. With proper care, Delphinium cultorum rewards gardeners with a spectacular summer display year after year. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Seeds NZ","offers":[{"title":"10 seeds","offer_id":49214775198004,"sku":"F1468.pkt","price":6.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/F1468-W.png?v=1785115702","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/delphinium-mini-stars-f1","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}