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Black Knight

CultivarDelphinium 'Black Knight'

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Delphinium (the genus)
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Fact sheet

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Typeperennial

from Delphinium · “A short-lived perennial” — How to Grow Delphinium From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Light6 to 8 hours of sun a day

from Delphinium · “Delphinium plants require 6 to 8 hours of sun a day, and gentle morning and early afternoon sun is preferred.” — Growing Delphiniums - Plant & Care for Perennial Delphinium Flowers | Garden Design

WaterRegularly, keep soil moist but not waterlogged

from Delphinium · “Keep soil moist, but not too wet.” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Delphiniums

Hardiness zones3-9 (USDA)

from Delphinium · “Hardiness Zones 3-9 (USDA)” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Delphiniums

Spacing4–20 in

from Delphinium · “Width 0.1–0.5 metres” — Delphinium / RHS Plant Guide

Height49.5–77.5 in

from Delphinium · “Height 1–1.5 metres” — Delphinium / RHS Plant Guide

Start indoors10 weeks before last frost

from Delphinium · “Get your seeds started roughly 10 weeks ahead of the last frost of spring.” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Delphiniums

Transplantwhen temperatures are steady (not below 50 degrees Fahrenheit)

from Delphinium · “Once spring temperatures are steady (not below 50 degrees Fahrenheit), you can safely transport your delphinium to the garden.” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Delphiniums

Ready when1/4 to 1/3 of flowers on stem are open

from Delphinium · “1/4 to 1/3 of flowers on stem are open” — How to Grow Delphinium From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Toxicitynot toxic

from Delphinium · “They are toxic to people, pets and horses.” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Delphiniums

Black Knight hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the genus as a whole.

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