Kept at 55°F., germination is in 14-35 days. Grow Delphiniums: Germination rate of delphinium seed is improved (if prior to sowing) seeds are placed in a ziplock bag with a small amount of moist growing media (or a moist paper towel), placed in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

Delphiniums are surprisingly easy to raise from seed, and some varieties will flower the first year. Delphiniums plants are expensive to buy and it is worth trying to grow them from seed as they germinate easily and grow quickly into sturdy plants.

Delphiniums require full sun, preferably in a spot protected from high winds. They also need very fertile soil, with a pH close to neutral. If your soil is acid, plan to mix a handful of lime into the bed. And, lastly, all of the tall varieties require staking.

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