{"product_id":"delphinium-magic-fountains-cherry-blossom-with-white-bee-9cm-plant-51305283","title":"Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom with White Bee'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft pink flowerspires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood cut flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelphinium Magic Fountains ‘Cherry Blossom with White Bee’ is a compact variety, with sturdy spires of satiny pink flowers with white centres. These cottage garden favourites are excellent in the garden, adding vertical interest to the border. They also make superb cut flowers for the house.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will receive your plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your garden ready plug plants in plug trays in a box. These are designed to keep your plants secure and to prevent damage in transit. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan’t plant straight away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you aren't able to plant your plugs up straight away then ensure they stay moist. Y\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eou can place your plugs on a saucer or tray of shallow water so they are able to stay hydrated. Aim to have your plugs planted within 3 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting tips and hints:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \n\nSprinkle a layer of stone or gravel in the bottom of the container to aid drainage. Use a high-quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/compost-1?productFilter=type%3AMulti-Purpose%20Compost%3B%3Btype%3ASpecialist%20Composts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eyoung plant or general-purpose compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e space the plugs evenly with enough space to allow the plants to grow. Mix in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/gro-sure-slow-release-plant-food-10904063\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eslow-release granular fertiliser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the compost before planting to provide plenty of nutrients. Water thoroughly once planted up. Continue to water every 3-5 days and don't allow the container to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in the ground: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\nDig a hole approximately twice as deep and 3 times as wide as the plant, if your soil is heavy mix in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/multi-purpose-compost\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egeneral-purpose compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/horticultural-sand-20kg-10904118\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehorticultural sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and stone or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/potting-grit-20kg-10904119\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epotting grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure good drainage. Gently compact the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeeding and aftercare:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\nWhen feeding use a \u003ca target=\" collections=\" marshallsgarden=\" https:=\" com=\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span text-decoration:=\"\u003eliquid feed high in potash. Use \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/slug-control\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eslug controls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to protect young plants from slugs and snails. Cut back the faded flowerstems to ground level in autumn.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\u0026gt;*Planting and flowering months below are subject to seasonal weather conditions.\u0026lt;\/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant and what to expect at different times of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Months: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere.  All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all.  Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. For more information on our plant sizes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/a-handy-guide-to-our-plant-sizes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Our Plant Size Guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm Plant","offer_id":40788553367603,"sku":"51305283","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/5120-5087_delphiniummagicfountainscherryblossom1_546edb8e-e12b-4559-8cb4-8ed9128ee79e.jpg?v=1660306032","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/delphinium-magic-fountains-cherry-blossom-with-white-bee-9cm-plant-51305283","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}