Delphinium elatum | Double Innocence
Puriri Lane | Delphinium elatum | Double Innocence

Delphinium elatum | Double Innocence

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perfect for pollinators

This Delphinium is grown from seed from New Zealand Delphiniums and it is a pure white delphinium with fully double white flowers, borne on relatively short spikes.

Delphiniums will thrive in a full sun position but will also grow in partially shaded positions.  The plants are very hardy and tolerant of both frost and a winter freeze, however some shelter or permeable shelter via loose leaved shrubs or small trees is required.

Delphiniums are considered gross feeders so they like rich soil - our plants thrive from a feeding of sheep manure.  They do however like a well-drained position.  Delphiniums do not like wet feet as they will rot.  Cover with mulch to keep moist but be sure to use slug bait as Delphiniums can be taken to the ground by slugs and snails overnight!

Be sure to plant in a raised position - we add a hand full of gravel to assist with drainage. If you plant your plants too close together it will encourage them to grow tall whereas a wider spacing will help to control height. 

We like to stake our plants to ensure that the stems do not get blown over, and you can also grow through netting or other framework to keep them upright. Once your plant has finished flowering, cut each flower spike down to 5 cm above ground; reduce water at this time, but then gradually increase it again once new growth begins.  

Cut your plants down in mid-winter and cover with mulch and a sprinkling of slug bait and then start a feeding regime again when plants have put on around 10cm of growth.  

Delphiniums appreciate water when they have leafed up but be sure that you do not over water them.

Powdery Mildew can be a problem, but we tend to use a baking soda spray regularly before it appears as once you see it, it is too late! 

Only small numbers due to low seed germination

Perennial | Hardy | Winter dormant

Height | 1m-1.3m

Pot Size | 1.2 litres

Photo Credit: New Zealand Dephiniums

We have updated our shipping rates:
Depending on the number of plants you are ordering the cost of freight will vary as indicated by the shipping rates below.
  • Auckland City | $12 minimum
  • Middle North Island | $15 minimum
  • Rest of North Island | $16 minimum
  • South Island | $25 minimum
Please note... Shipping to South Island is applied as Economy by default. If you wish to upgrade your order to overnight courier, please add this to the note section of your order or get in touch with us and we will contact you with the price difference and await your confirmation.
If your order exceeds shipping rates (Shipping rates are calculated to 24kg maximum = approx. 24 x 1 Litre sized plants), please contact us for assistance at hello@puririlaneaddenbrooke.co.nz to organize shipping arrangements.
    For smaller items such as moon calendars, books, cards, stationery and other items can be sent for a lesser rate which will be automatically applied, which you will see at checkout.

    Upon checking out, the freight charged is applied based on weight and your location, including rural destinations.

    • All of our orders are dispatched using NZ Post which is a fully tracked service   
    • Our freight is calculated by weight and volume.  For plant orders, you may wish to order the maximum number of plants that will fit in a box to make freight more cost-effective or perhaps share an order with a friend
    • Plant orders will only be dispatched on Monday's and Tuesday's this will ensure that your order is not held in a depot over the weekend
    • All parcels are set at "Authority to leave" which means if you're not home at the time of delivery the courier will leave your parcel in a safe place on your property
    • Most NZ Post deliveries are a two-day service with the exception of rural and South Island delivery which may add up to two days. 

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