Id-Code: DA 710
Family: Ranunculaceae
Origin: Hybrid Origin
Special Features: Full colorful blossoms on strong flowering stalks. Winter hardy and tolerant of heat and humidity
History: The generic name derivation originates from the Greek, Delphis, for dolphin, since the individual flowers resemble a dolphin's nose
Colour: Pure white with white bee
Natural Flowering Period: June - September
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-8
Growth Habit: Sturdy and upright
Foliage: Palmate shaped
Height with Flowers: 160 cm (64'')
Spacing between Plants: 80 cm (32'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils, pH 6.2 - 7.2
Location: Full sun
Use: Plant together in the border, or in larger container planters, with Agastache mexicana 'Sangria', Alcea rosea var. nigra and Angelica gigas
Specialities: First year flowering and a worthy candidate for cut flower production.
Other Millennium Series Delphiniums: 'Blushing Brides', 'Dusky Maidens', 'Green Twist', 'Morning Lights', 'Pink Punch', 'Purple Passion', 'Royal Aspirations', 'Sunny Skies', 'Sweethearts', 'Super Stars', 'Blue Lace', 'Double Innocence', 'Misty Mauves', 'Pagan Purples', 'Double Stars''New Zealand Hybr. Mix'

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 2,632
Seeds per Gram: 380
Seeding Recommendation: 5 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 2 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128, 288
Germination: To obtain best germination results, seeds need temperatures of +22°C [72°F] or more. Moderate, but constant humidity is very important.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Sow anytime but does prefer warmer temperatures of 22°C (72°F) or warmer
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Cut-back 1-2 times; once at transplanting; once again 4 weeks later to keep more compact

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: A 5-6 weeek vernalization in 72 size plug trays, or in finished pots, at 32° - 41°F (0° - 5°C) may hasten the blooming by 1-2 weeks and improve the consistency. Further trials are recommended.
Forcing: An obvious place to experiment - following vernalization - would be raising daytime temperatures to 60° - 65°F (15° - 17°C). Flowers may appear in 10-14 weeks.
Fertilization: High (250-300 ppm)